Elias Manoel

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Elias Manoel
Personal information
Full name Elias Manoel Alves de Paula
Date of birth (2001-11-30) 30 November 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth Itapevi, Brazil
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1][2]
Position(s) Left-winger
Striker
Team 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)
2022New York Red Bulls (on loan) 6 (2)
2023– New York Red Bulls 30 (4)
2023– New York Red Bulls II 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:13, 18 September 2022 (UTC)

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[edit]

Gremio[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

Club[edit]

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[edit]

Grêmio

References[edit]

  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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