Elias Manoel Explained

Elias Manoel
Fullname:Elias Manoel Alves de Paula
Birth Date:30 November 2001
Birth Place:Itapevi, Brazil
Height:1.76 m[1] [2]
Position:Left-winger
Striker
Currentclub:New York Red Bulls
Clubnumber:11
Youthclubs1:Guarani
Youthyears2:2016–2021
Youthclubs2:Grêmio
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Grêmio
Caps1:36
Goals1:7
Years2:2022
Clubs2:New York Red Bulls (on loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:2
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:New York Red Bulls
Caps3:52
Goals3:8
Years4:2023–
Clubs4:New York Red Bulls II
Caps4:1
Goals4:1
Club-Update: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

Gremio

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

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

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] 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

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Grêmio2021Série A5000222092
Grêmio2022Série B1821000115307
Club total2321022135399
New York Red Bulls (loan)2022Major League Soccer6200001072
New York Red Bulls2023Major League Soccer283204133377
New York Red Bulls2024Major League Soccer245002 100266
Club total58102062437015
Career total8112308417810924

Honours

Grêmio

2021, 2022

2021, 2022

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elias Manoel . 2022-09-23 . worldfootball.net . en.
  2. Web site: Profile of Elias Manoel: Info, news, matches and statistics BeSoccer . 2022-09-23 . www.besoccer.com . en.
  3. Web site: Joia 2021: do Prêmio Dener à inspiração em Mbappé, Elias mira Gauchão como vitrine no Grêmio. Globo Esporte. 5 January 2021.
  4. Web site: Empate a 2 entre São Luiz y Grêmio. infobae.com. 30 March 2021.
  5. Web site: Doblete de Elias Manoel en la goleada de Grêmio frente a Aragua. infobae.com. 19 May 2021.
  6. Web site: Elias Manoel marca un doblete en la victoria 2-1 de Grêmio ante Caxias. tycsports.com. 26 January 2022.
  7. Web site: Com gol no fim, Brasil empata em 1 a 1 contra o Gremi no Benta Freitas. diariopopular.com.br. 29 January 2022.
  8. Web site: Grêmio goleia Internacional e tem vantagem para jogo de volta da semifinal. gremio.net. 19 March 2022.
  9. Web site: Ouça o gol de Elias na vitória do Grêmio sobre o Operário-PR. gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br. 27 April 2022.
  10. Web site: Grêmio vence o CRB e assume a liderança provisória da Série B. grupoahora.net.br. 30 April 2022.
  11. Web site: Elias projeta final do Gauchão e destaca parceria com Diego Souza: "Acompanho desde pequeno". Ge Globo. 24 March 2022.
  12. Web site: Elias é emprestado a clube dos EUA e não atua mais pelo Grêmio em 2022. Gauchazh. 2 August 2022.
  13. Web site: Red Bulls Hold on for Historic Road Win at Montréal. newyorkredbulls.com. 31 August 2022. 31 August 2022.
  14. Web site: Manoel's Brace Propels Red Bull to Win Over Charlotte FC. newyorkredbulls.com. 9 October 2022. 9 October 2022.
  15. News: New York Red Bulls Acquire Brazilian Forward Elias Manoel from Gremio . 6 January 2023 . New York Red Bulls . 6 January 2023.
  16. Web site: Red Bulls Grab Road Point, Stay Unbeaten in Four. newyorkredbulls.com. 25 March 2023. 25 March 2023.
  17. Web site: Red Bulls Fall to Philly in Penalties. newyorkredbulls.com. 8 August 2023. 8 August 2023.
  18. Web site: Red Bulls Crash Cincinnati Party, Snatch Three Points. newyorkredbulls.com. 4 October 2023. 4 October 2023.
  19. Web site: New York Red Bulls make statement in Wild Card rout: "Not too bad, huh?". mlssoccer.com. 26 October 2023. 26 October 2023.
  20. Web site: Manoel, Morgan Score as Red Bulls Win on the Road in Texas. newyorkredbulls.com. 2 March 2024. 2 March 2024.
  21. Web site: Red Bulls Drop Four on New England in Victory. newyorkredbulls.com. 2024-05-11.
  22. Web site: Red Bulls Defeat D.C. United, 4-1, at Audi Field. newyorkredbulls.com. 2024-05-15.
  23. Web site: Red Bulls Draw, Fall in Penalties as Leagues Cup Comes to an End. newyorkredbulls.com. 30 July 2024. 30 July 2024.