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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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gabriel Fortes Chaves | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 2001 | ||
| 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 | |||
Vasco da Gama
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
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]
Born in Brazil, Pec is of Portuguese descent and holds dual-citizenship.[5]
Vasco da Gama
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