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 New York Red Bulls on loan from Grêmio.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Elias Manoel Alves de Paula | ||
Date of birth | (2001-11-30) 30 November 2001 (age 20) | ||
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 (on loan from Grêmio) | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
Guarani | |||
2016–2021 | Grêmio | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021– | Grêmio | 36 | (7) |
2022– | → New York Red Bulls (on loan) | 6 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:13, 18 September 2022 (UTC) |
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.
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]
Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Grêmio | 2021 | Série A | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Grêmio | 2022 | Série B | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11[lower-alpha 1] | 5 | 30 | 7 |
Club total | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 39 | 9 | ||
New York Red Bulls | 2022 | MLS | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Career total | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 46 | 11 |
Grêmio
New York Red Bulls – current squad | |
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