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Elias Manoel
Personal information
Full name Elias Manoel Alves de Paula
Date of birth (2001-11-30) 30 November 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Itapevi, Brazil
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1][2]
Position(s) Left-winger
Striker
Team information
Current team
Real Salt Lake
Youth career
Guarani
2016–2021 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Grêmio 36 (7)
2022New York Red Bulls (loan) 6 (2)
2023–2024 New York Red Bulls 61 (11)
2023 New York Red Bulls II 1 (1)
2025– Real Salt Lake 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 December 2024

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 Real Salt Lake.

Club career

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Gremio

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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

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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

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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]

On 20 December 2024, Manoel was traded to Real Salt Lake along with the Red Bull's three 2025 MLS SuperDraft picks and their second round 2026 SuperDraft pick, in exchange for $550,000 in GAM for 2025, $150,000 in GAM for 2026, and percentage of sell-on rights.[24]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 6 January 2023.[25]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Grêmio 2021 Série A 5 0 2[a] 0 0 0 2 2 9 2
2022 Série B 18 2 11[a] 5 1 0 30 7
Total 23 2 13 5 1 0 2 2 39 9
New York Red Bulls (loan) 2022 Major League Soccer 6 2 1[b] 0 7 2
New York Red Bulls 2023 28 3 2 0 4[c] 1 3[b] 3 37 7
2024 33 8 0 0 2[c] 1 5[b] 0 40 9
Total 67 13 2 0 6 2 9 3 84 18
Career total 90 15 13 5 3 0 8 4 9 3 123 27
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Campeonato Gaúcho.
  2. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in MLS Cup Playoffs.
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup.

Honours

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Grêmio

References

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