Elias Manoel Alves de Paula (born 30 November 2001), commonly known as Elias Manoel or Elias, is a Brazilian professional

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who plays as left-winger or

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Club career

Gremio

Born in

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, Brazil, Elias Manoel began his career in the youth ranks of Guarani. He joined Grêmio's Academy at the age of 16 in 2018. He made his first team debut on 30 March 2021, appearing as a starter in a 2-2 draw with

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on matchday 8 of the Campeonato Gaúcho. On 19 May 2021, Elias Manoel helped Gremio to a 6-2 victory over Venezuelan side

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, scoring his first two goals with the club in a

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match. On 26 January 2022, Elias Manoel scored two goals in a 2-1 victory over Caxias on matchday 1 of the

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. A few days later, on 29 January he scored from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw with Grêmio Esportivo Brasil. On 19 March 2022, Elias Manoel opened the scoring for Gremio in a 3-0 victory over

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in the opening leg of the Campeonato Gaúcho semi-finals. On 27 April 2022, Elias Manoel scored his first goal in Série B, the loan goal in a 1-0 victory over Operário. 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. Elias Manoel was the top goalscorer during the

, scoring 5 goals in 11 matches to help lead Gremio to the title. 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

until December 2022, with a purchase option included in the contract. On 31 August 2022, Elias Manoel made his debut for New York, appearing as a starter in a 1-0 victory versus

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. On 9 October 2022, Elias Manoel scored his first two goals for New York in a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC.

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. On 25 March 2023, Manoel scored his first goal of the season for New York in a 1-1 draw at Charlotte FC. On 8 August 2023, Manoel scored his first goal in

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in a 1-1 draw with

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, a match his club would lose on penalties. On 4 October 2023, Manoel scored the winning goal for New York in a 2-1 victory over

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which kept New York in the playoff race. 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

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

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. On 11 May 2024, Manoel recorded a goal and an assist in a 4-2 victory over

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. 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

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rivals

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Career statistics

Club

Honours

Grêmio * Campeonato Gaúcho:

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* Recopa Gaúcha:

References

External links

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Profile
at the Grêmio F.B.P.A. website {{DEFAULTSORT:Elias Manoel 2001 births Living people Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football wingers Men's association football forwards Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players Grêmio FBPA players Footballers from Campinas New York Red Bulls players Major League Soccer players MLS Next Pro players