Gabriel Jesus was born on 3rd April 1997, in São Paulo, Brazil, He is a forward who recently joined Arsenal playing in the English Premier League. We have seen Jesus famous for speed, skill and goal scoring, ordinary man who was engaged in street football in his early stages growing up in the city to becoming a professional footballer for some of Europe’s best clubs. Concerning him, the article gives information regarding his career and achievements, his private life and wealth.
Early Life
The football desire of an early age in his life can be associated with Sao Paulo, where Gabriel Jesus used to be fond of football and play with his friends without joining any official team, initially, he joined amateur teams. That led him to the youth at a larger club, Associação Atlética Anhanguera where the scales tipped in the next level in his career
Club Career
Palmeiras: Jesus started his professional career from Palmeiras in the year 2015 and it did not take much time when he came to limelight. In his two years stay with the club, he managed to have decisive role in the Copa do Brasil cup, and the club secured the third position in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A league. For his performances he was awarded the Best New comer title.
Arsenal: According to 2022 news, Jesus signed a long-term contract for Arsenal. He has been at the team for some time now; he has played over 40 matches for the club and has scored 15 goals. His transfer to Arsenal was just another episode in his very successful football career.
International Career
Gabriel Jesus started his senior team career for Brazil in 2016 in a FIFA World Cup qualification match against Ecuador scoring twice in a 3-0 win. He was also in the Brazil team in the Copa America Centenario of 2016 and the Olympic Games of the same year; he scored a penalty in the final against Germany which gave Brazil the gold medal.
Jesus was able to play in Copa America in 2019 that is why he was able to help Brazil to win the competition. He was also part of Brazil’s team that was named for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Personal Life
Like every other successful footballer, Gabriel Jesus was raised in a caring family, with his mother, Vera Lucia Diniz de Jesus. He has two siblings, Felipe and Caique de Jesus. Jesus is a engaged to social media influencer Raiane Lima and they have a child named Helena who was born in 2022. The couple started dating since 2021.
Net Worth and Salary
So far in 2025, Gabriel Jesus’ net worth is estimated to be £20 million. He remains the second best paid Arsenal’s player after being paid £265,000 a week or £13,780,000 a year. I must note that Jesus is among the richest players in the Premier League.
Car Collection and House
Jesus is well to do and has expensive tastes; He drives a silver Mercedes AMG GT 63S a stylish high-performance sports car, and latest technology shows that this car goes from 0-62mph in just 2.9seconds. He bought a house in London after joining Arsenal but moved from a lavish neighbourhood of Cheshire where the Manchester City aristocrats’ training base is located.
