Elias Manoel
Elias Manoel Alves de Paula (born 30 November 2001), commonly known as Elias Manoel or Elias, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as left-winger or striker for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Elias Manoel Alves de Paula | ||
| Date of birth | 30 November 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Itapevi, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1][2] | ||
| Position(s) | Left-winger Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Guarani | |||
| 2016–2021 | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Grêmio | 36 | (7) |
| 2022 | → New York Red Bulls (on loan) | 6 | (2) |
| 2023– | New York Red Bulls | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:13, 18 September 2022 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Gremio
Born in Campinas, Brazil, Elias Manoel began his career in the youth ranks of Guarani. He joined Grêmio's Academy at the age of 16 in 2018.[3] He made his first team debut on 30 March 2021, appearing as a starter in a 2-2 draw with Esporte Clube São Luiz on matchday 8 of the Campeonato Gaúcho.[4] On 19 May 2021, Elias Manoel helped Gremio to a 6-2 victory over Venezuelan side Aragua F.C., scoring his first two goals with the club in a 2021 Copa Sudamericana match.[5]
On 26 January 2022, Elias Manoel scored two goals in a 2-1 victory over Caxias on matchday 1 of the 2022 Campeonato Gaúcho. [6] A few days later, on 29 January he scored from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw with Grêmio Esportivo Brasil. [7] On 19 March 2022, Elias Manoel opened the scoring for Gremio in a 3-0 victory over Internacional in the opening leg of the Campeonato Gaúcho semi-finals. [8] On 27 April 2022, Elias Manoel scored his first goal in Série B, the loan goal in a 1-0 victory over Operário.[9] A few days later, on 30 April 2022, Elias Manoel opened the scoring for Gremio in a 2-0 victory over Clube de Regatas Brasil.[10]
Elias Manoel was the top goalscorer during the 2022 Campeonato Gaúcho, scoring 5 goals in 11 matches to help lead Gremio to the title.[11] The young Brazilian ended the 2022 season as Grêmio's second leading scorer behind former Brazilian international Diego Souza, scoring 7 goals in 30 matches.
Loan to New York Red Bulls
During August 2022 Elias Manoel was loaned to New York Red Bulls until December 2022, with a purchase option included in the contract.[12] On 31 August 2022, Elias Manoel made his debut for New York, appearing as a starter in a 1-0 victory versus CF Montréal. [13] On 9 October 2022, Elias Manoel scored his first two goals for New York in a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC. [14]
New York Red Bulls
Following his loan with the Red Bulls, the club announced on 6 January 2023 that Manoel had signed on a permanent deal.[15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 6 January 2023.[16]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Grêmio | 2021 | Série A | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2[a] | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| Grêmio | 2022 | Série B | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11[a] | 5 | 30 | 7 |
| Club total | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 39 | 9 | ||
| New York Red Bulls (loan) | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| New York Red Bulls | 2023 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 46 | 11 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Campeonato Gaúcho.
Honours
Grêmio
References
- ^ "Elias Manoel". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Profile of Elias Manoel: Info, news, matches and statistics | BeSoccer". www.besoccer.com. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Joia 2021: do Prêmio Dener à inspiração em Mbappé, Elias mira Gauchão como vitrine no Grêmio". Globo Esporte. 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Empate a 2 entre São Luiz y Grêmio". infobae.com. 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Doblete de Elias Manoel en la goleada de Grêmio frente a Aragua". infobae.com. 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Elias Manoel marca un doblete en la victoria 2-1 de Grêmio ante Caxias". tycsports.com. 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Com gol no fim, Brasil empata em 1 a 1 contra o Gremi no Benta Freitas". diariopopular.com.br. 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Grêmio goleia Internacional e tem vantagem para jogo de volta da semifinal". gremio.net. 19 March 2022.
- ^ "Ouça o gol de Elias na vitória do Grêmio sobre o Operário-PR". gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br. 27 April 2022.
- ^ "Grêmio vence o CRB e assume a liderança provisória da Série B". grupoahora.net.br. 30 April 2022.
- ^ "Elias projeta final do Gauchão e destaca parceria com Diego Souza: "Acompanho desde pequeno"". Ge Globo. 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Elias é emprestado a clube dos EUA e não atua mais pelo Grêmio em 2022". Gauchazh. 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Red Bulls Hold on for Historic Road Win at Montréal". newyorkredbulls.com. newyorkredbulls.com. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Manoel's Brace Propels Red Bull to Win Over Charlotte FC". newyorkredbulls.com. newyorkredbulls.com. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls Acquire Brazilian Forward Elias Manoel from Gremio". New York Red Bulls. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ Elias Manoel at Soccerway
External links
- Elias Manoel at Soccerway
- Profile at the Grêmio F.B.P.A. website