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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Elias Manoel Alves de Paula | ||
| Date of birth | 30 November 2001 | ||
| 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) |
| 2022 | → New York Red Bulls (on loan) | 6 | (2) |
| 2023– | New York Red Bulls | 61 | (11) |
| 2023 | New York Red Bulls II | 1 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 October 2024 | |||
Club career
editGremio
editBorn 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
editDuring 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
editFollowing 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] On 11 May 2024, Manoel recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-2 victory over New England Revolution.[21] A few days later, on 15 May, Manoel opened the scoring for New York, chipping the goalkeeper from 30-yards out, in a 4-1 victory over Atlantic Cup rivals D.C. United.[22] On 30 July 2024, Manoel scored for New York in a 1-1 draw with Pachuca in a Leagues Cup match.[23]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of 6 January 2023.[24]
| Club | Season | League | State League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Grêmio | 2021 | Série A | 5 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | |
| 2022 | Série B | 18 | 2 | 11[a] | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 7 | |||
| Total | 23 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | — | 39 | 9 | |||
| New York Red Bulls (loan) | 2022 | Major League Soccer | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 7 | 2 | |||
| New York Red Bulls | 2023 | 28 | 3 | — | 2 | 0 | 4[c] | 1 | 3[b] | 3 | 37 | 7 | ||
| 2024 | 33 | 8 | — | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 1 | 2[b] | 0 | 37 | 9 | |||
| Total | 67 | 13 | — | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 81 | 18 | |||
| Career total | 90 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 120 | 27 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Campeonato Gaúcho.
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs.
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup.
Honours
editGrêmio
References
edit- ^ "Elias Manoel". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Profile of Elias Manoel: Info, news, matches and statistics | BeSoccer". www.besoccer.com. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
- ^ "Joia 2021: do Prêmio Dener à inspiração em Mbappé, Elias mira Gauchão como vitrine no Grêmio". Globo Esporte. 5 January 2021.
- ^ "Empate a 2 entre São Luiz y Grêmio". infobae.com. 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Doblete de Elias Manoel en la goleada de Grêmio frente a Aragua". infobae.com. 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Elias Manoel marca un doblete en la victoria 2-1 de Grêmio ante Caxias". tycsports.com. 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Com gol no fim, Brasil empata em 1 a 1 contra o Gremi no Benta Freitas". diariopopular.com.br. 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Grêmio goleia Internacional e tem vantagem para jogo de volta da semifinal". gremio.net. 19 March 2022.
- ^ "Ouça o gol de Elias na vitória do Grêmio sobre o Operário-PR". gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br. 27 April 2022.
- ^ "Grêmio vence o CRB e assume a liderança provisória da Série B". grupoahora.net.br. 30 April 2022.
- ^ "Elias projeta final do Gauchão e destaca parceria com Diego Souza: "Acompanho desde pequeno"". Ge Globo. 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Elias é emprestado a clube dos EUA e não atua mais pelo Grêmio em 2022". Gauchazh. 2 August 2022.
- ^ "Red Bulls Hold on for Historic Road Win at Montréal". newyorkredbulls.com. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Manoel's Brace Propels Red Bull to Win Over Charlotte FC". newyorkredbulls.com. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls Acquire Brazilian Forward Elias Manoel from Gremio". New York Red Bulls. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Red Bulls Grab Road Point, Stay Unbeaten in Four". newyorkredbulls.com. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- ^ "Red Bulls Fall to Philly in Penalties". newyorkredbulls.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "Red Bulls Crash Cincinnati Party, Snatch Three Points". newyorkredbulls.com. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls make statement in Wild Card rout: "Not too bad, huh?"". mlssoccer.com. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ "Manoel, Morgan Score as Red Bulls Win on the Road in Texas". newyorkredbulls.com. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
- ^ "Red Bulls Drop Four on New England in Victory". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Red Bulls Defeat D.C. United, 4-1, at Audi Field". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ "Red Bulls Draw, Fall in Penalties as Leagues Cup Comes to an End". newyorkredbulls.com. 30 July 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Elias Manoel at Soccerway
External links
edit- Elias Manoel at Soccerway
- Profile at the Grêmio F.B.P.A. website