Gabriel Pec

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 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Cruzeiro.

Career Vasco da Gama Pec joined the youth academy of Vasco da Gama in 2009. Pec 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 against Atlético Mineiro. In the 23rd round, a valid game against Fluminense, Gabriel Pec came on in the 15th minute of the second half and received a yellow card. However, he was decisive in scoring Vasco's last two goals against Fluminense in a 4–2 victory.

LA Galaxy On 30 January 2024, MLS club LA Galaxy announced the signing of Pec on a five-year Young Designated Player contract ahead of the 2024 season.

Cruzeiro On 7 July 2026, Pec returned to Brazil, and signed with Cruzeiro in exchange for up to $13.5 million.

Personal life Born in Brazil, Pec is of Portuguese descent and holds dual-citizenship.

Career statistics

Honours Vasco da Gama Taça Rio: 2021 LA Galaxy MLS Cup: 2024 Western Conference (MLS): 2024

Individual MLS All-Star: 2024 MLS Newcomer of the Year: 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup Best XI: 2026