Gustavo Mancha

Gustavo Teixeira Lopes da Conceição (born 25 July 2004), commonly known as Gustavo Mancha, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club Rio Ave, on loan from Olympiacos.

Career Fortaleza Born in Oliveira dos Brejinhos, Bahia, Gustavo Mancha joined Palmeiras' youth sides for the under-15 squad. On 11 March 2024, he left the club after terminating his link, and was announced at Fortaleza on 4 April, initially for the under-20 team.

After playing in the 2025 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, Gustavo Mancha was promoted to the first team, and made his senior debut on 25 January of that year by starting in a 3–1 Campeonato Cearense away win over Horizonte. Four days later, he renewed his contract until December 2026.

Olympiacos On 1 September 2025, Gustavo Mancha moved abroad and joined Super League Greece side Olympiacos, for a fee of € 4.5 million for 80% of his economic rights.

Rio Ave (loan) On 2 February 2026, Mancha was sent on loan to Portuguese Primeira Liga club Rio Ave until the end of the season.

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Olympiacos Greek Super Cup: 2025