Gabriel Mec is a professional footballer who has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea.
The Blues have made a habit of signing exciting prospects from South America in recent times, such as Kendry Paez and Estevao, and Mec could be about to join them.
Transfers expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting that the youngster is open to signing for the West London club. It is now up to Chelsea to reach an agreement with Brazilian club Gremio.
Most Blues fans will not know much about the ‘new Neymar’, so the Chelsea Chronicle tells you everything you need to know about him below.
Profile
Gabriel Mec age
Gabriel Ferreira de Carvalho (Gabriel Mec) was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on April 11, 2008. Chelsea legend Thiago Silva is also from Rio de Janeiro, as well as Brazil greats Ronaldo and Romario.
Gabriel Mec height
Gabriel Mec is six feet, eight inches tall (1.73 metres), which would be below average in the Chelsea squad. He is the same height as Blues defender Marc Cucurella, who was excellent for Spain at the European Championship.
Gabriel Mec position
Mec can play as an attacking midfielder or a winger. He uses his speed, dribbling and trickery to go past defenders with ease – earning him comparisons to Neymar.
Gabriel Mec Neymar comparisons
Neymar is one of the greatest players in the history of football. It would not be fair to expect Mec to reach the heights of the Barcelona and PSG legend. However, there are certainly similarities in their flair and approach to the game.
Career
Gabriel Mec Gremio
Mec currently plays for Gremio’s under-20 team. Many believe that he is the best talent to come through the club’s academy since Ronaldinho.
Gremio’s senior team are 16th in the Brasileiro Serie A, so it may not be long before they call upon the promising player.
Gabriel Mec stats
Mec has not yet made his senior debut for Gremio. He has played five times for their under-20 side this season and scored one goal.
Gabriel Mec EA Sports FC rating
Gremio are not on the game, EA Sports FC 24, despite having some high-profile players like Luis Suarez. If they were to be added to next year’s edition, Mec could probably expect a rating of around 60.
Gabriel Mec transfer value
According to Brazilian newspaper Zero Hora, Chelsea made an opening offer to Gremio of €15 million.
While Mec’s true value is unknown at this point, it is likely to be much less than the transfer fee required to sign him. However, this is normal for young players, as they have the potential to develop into far more valuable assets over time.
