Gabriel Fortes Chaves (born 11 February 2001), known as Gabriel Pec, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy. Mainly a winger, he can also play as an attacking midfielder.

Gabriel Pec
Personal information
Full name Gabriel Fortes Chaves
Date of birth (2001-02-11) 11 February 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Petrópolis, Brazil[1]
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger, attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
LA Galaxy
Number 11
Youth career
2009–2021 Vasco da Gama
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 Vasco da Gama 168 (25)
2024– LA Galaxy 33 (16)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 October 2024

Career

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Vasco da Gama

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Pec joined the youth academy of Vasco da Gama in 2009.[2] Pec made his professional debut for Vasco da Gama in a 2–0 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A loss to EC Bahia on 7 September 2019.[3]

In 2023, in the debut of the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for Vasco da Gama against Atlético Mineiro, Pec participated in the two goals of Vasco da Gama winning 2–1 against Atlético Mineiro. In the 23rd round, a valid game against Fluminense, Gabriel Pec came on in the 15th minute of the second half and received a yellow card. However, he was decisive in scoring Vasco's last two goals against Fluminense in a 4–2 victory.

LA Galaxy

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On 30 January 2024, MLS club LA Galaxy announced the signing of Pec on a five-year Young Designated Player contract ahead of the 2024 season.[4]

Personal life

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Born in Brazil, Pec is of Portuguese descent and holds dual-citizenship.[5]

Honours

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Vasco da Gama

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Juvenil". vasco.com.br. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Joia da base, Gabriel Pec chama atenção de Luxemburgo e sobe degraus no Vasco". Globoesporte. 6 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Vasco da Gama vs. Bahia - 7 September 2019". Soccerway.
  4. ^ "LA Galaxy sign Gabriel Pec from Vasco da Gama". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  5. ^ "MLS transfers 2024: List of ins and outs at every team | Goal.com UK". www.goal.com. 15 March 2024.
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