Gabriel Carvalho Teixeira (born 17 August 2007), known as Gabriel Carvalho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Internacional.

Gabriel Carvalho
Personal information
Full name Gabriel Carvalho Teixeira
Date of birth (2007-08-17) 17 August 2007 (age 17)
Place of birth Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Internacional
Number 34
Youth career
2017–2024 Internacional
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Internacional 24 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:02 8 December 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Gabriel Carvalho joined Internacional's youth setup at the age of nine.[1] On 25 August 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[2]

Gabriel Carvalho made his first team – and Série A – debut on 16 June 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute for Hyoran and providing an assist to Wesley's equalizer in a 2–1 away loss to Vitória;[3] aged 16 years, 9 months and 30 days, he became the youngest player to debut for the club in the 21st century, surpassing Alexandre Pato.[4] On 23 July, he further extended his link with the Colorado, signing a contract until December 2028 and having an 60 million release clause.[5]

Gabriel Carvalho scored his first professional goal on 1 September 2024, netting Inter's second in a 3–1 away win over Juventude.[6][7] He became as a first-choice at Roger Machado's side after the injury of Alan Patrick, but remained a starter after the captain's return,[8] and finished the season with one goal and two assists in 26 matches.

Career statistics

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As of 8 December 2024[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League National Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Internacional 2024 Série A 24 1 1 0 1[a] 0 26 1
Career total 24 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 26 1
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana

References

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  1. ^ "Da Bom Jesus ao Gre-Nal: conheça as origens de Gabriel Carvalho, xodó da torcida do Inter" [From Bom Jesus to the Gre-Nal: know the origins of Gabriel Carvalho, Inter's fan favourite] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Destaque da base em 2023, meia assina primeiro contrato com o Inter" [Spotlight of the youth setup in 2023, midfielder signs first contract with Inter] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Gabriel Carvalho estreia pelo Inter e quebra recorde de Alexandre Pato" [Gabriel Carvalho debuts for Inter and breaks record of Alexandre Pato] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Gabriel Carvalho vira atleta mais jovem a estrear profissionalmente pelo Inter no século" [Gabriel Carvalho becomes the youngest athlete to professionally debut for Inter in the century] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Inter renova contrato com Gabriel Carvalho até dezembro de 2028" [Inter renew contract with Gabriel Carvalho until December 2028] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Jornal O Sul. 23 July 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  6. ^ "Roger brinca com Gabriel Carvalho após primeiro gol do garoto pelo Inter: "Não foi me abraçar"" [Roger jokes with Gabriel Carvalho after first goal of the kid for Inter: "He did not come to hug me"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  7. ^ "De torcedor à joia do Internacional: Gabriel Carvalho realiza sonho ao marcar primeiro gol" [From supporter to Internacional's pearl: Gabriel Carvalho fulfills dream by scoring first goal] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Sem Gabriel Carvalho, veja quem Roger Machado deve escalar em Internacional x São Paulo" [Without Gabriel Carvalho, see who Roger Machado might line up in Internacional vs São Paulo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
  9. ^ Gabriel Carvalho at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 June 2024.