Gabriel Pec
Brazilian winger who rose through Vasco da Gama and now stars for LA Galaxy.
Gabriel Fortes Chaves (born 11 February 2001), known as Gabriel Pec, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy.
Quick Facts
- Parent club
- Vasco da Gama
- Lafc tenure
- N/A (plays for LA Galaxy, signed in 2024)
Lore & Background
Pec joined the youth academy of Vasco da Gama in 2009. He made his professional debut for Vasco da Gama in a 2–0 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A loss to EC Bahia on 7 September 2019. In 2023, in the debut of the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for Vasco da Gama against Atlético Mineiro, Pec participated in the two goals of Vasco da Gama winning 2–1. In the 23rd round against Fluminense, he came on in the 15th minute of the second half, received a yellow card, and scored Vasco's last two goals in a 4–2 victory. On 30 January 2024, MLS club LA Galaxy announced the signing of Pec on a five-year Young Designated Player contract. Born in Brazil, Pec is of Portuguese descent and holds dual-citizenship.
Reader's Guide
Gabriel Pec plays as a winger or attacking midfielder. He began his professional career at Vasco da Gama, then moved to LA Galaxy in 2024, and later joined Cruzeiro in 2026.
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