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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.

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] On 25 March 2023, Manoel scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 1-1 draw at Charlotte FC.[16] On 8 August 2023, Manoel scored his first goal in Leagues Cup in a 1-1 draw with Philadelphia Union, a match his club would lose on penalties. [17] On 4 October 2023, Manoel scored the winning goal for New York in a 2-1 victory over FC Cincinnati which kept New York in the playoff race.[18] On 25 October 2023, Manoel recorded a hat trick for New York in a 5-2 victory over Charlotte FC, helping his club advance to the first round of the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs.[19]

On 2 March 2024, Manoel scored the first goal of the season for New York in a 2-1 victory over Houston Dynamo. [20]

Career statistics

Club

As of 6 January 2023.[21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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[b] 0 7 2
New York Red Bulls 2023 Major League Soccer 28 3 2 0 4[c] 1 3[b] 3 37 7
New York Red Bulls 2024 Major League Soccer 2 1 0 0 0[c] 0 0[b] 0 2 1
Club total 36 6 2 0 4 1 4 3 46 10
Career total 59 8 3 0 6 3 17 8 85 19
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Campeonato Gaúcho.
  2. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs.
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup.

Honours

Grêmio

References

  1. ^ "Elias Manoel". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Profile of Elias Manoel: Info, news, matches and statistics | BeSoccer". www.besoccer.com. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Joia 2021: do Prêmio Dener à inspiração em Mbappé, Elias mira Gauchão como vitrine no Grêmio". Globo Esporte. 5 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Empate a 2 entre São Luiz y Grêmio". infobae.com. 30 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Doblete de Elias Manoel en la goleada de Grêmio frente a Aragua". infobae.com. 19 May 2021.
  6. ^ "Elias Manoel marca un doblete en la victoria 2-1 de Grêmio ante Caxias". tycsports.com. 26 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Com gol no fim, Brasil empata em 1 a 1 contra o Gremi no Benta Freitas". diariopopular.com.br. 29 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Grêmio goleia Internacional e tem vantagem para jogo de volta da semifinal". gremio.net. 19 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Ouça o gol de Elias na vitória do Grêmio sobre o Operário-PR". gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br. 27 April 2022.
  10. ^ "Grêmio vence o CRB e assume a liderança provisória da Série B". grupoahora.net.br. 30 April 2022.
  11. ^ "Elias projeta final do Gauchão e destaca parceria com Diego Souza: "Acompanho desde pequeno"". Ge Globo. 24 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Elias é emprestado a clube dos EUA e não atua mais pelo Grêmio em 2022". Gauchazh. 2 August 2022.
  13. ^ "Red Bulls Hold on for Historic Road Win at Montréal". newyorkredbulls.com. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  14. ^ "Manoel's Brace Propels Red Bull to Win Over Charlotte FC". newyorkredbulls.com. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  15. ^ "New York Red Bulls Acquire Brazilian Forward Elias Manoel from Gremio". New York Red Bulls. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  16. ^ "Red Bulls Grab Road Point, Stay Unbeaten in Four". newyorkredbulls.com. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  17. ^ "Red Bulls Fall to Philly in Penalties". newyorkredbulls.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  18. ^ "Red Bulls Crash Cincinnati Party, Snatch Three Points". newyorkredbulls.com. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  19. ^ "New York Red Bulls make statement in Wild Card rout: "Not too bad, huh?"". mlssoccer.com. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  20. ^ "Manoel, Morgan Score as Red Bulls Win on the Road in Texas". newyorkredbulls.com. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  21. ^ Elias Manoel at Soccerway

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