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One of the stars of 2015 U20 World Cup, the fleet-footed 19-year-old from Cachoeirinha couples mesmerizing footwork and skills with a willingness to track back and help defend

However, he is also willing to work hard, track back and defend

The lightning-quick attacker can play on either wing or as a striker, and has been backed by Ronaldo as one of two players who will shine for their country in the future.The legendary poacher noted: “I’m betting on two talents, they’re still developing but have a lot of quality. Gabriel Barbosa of Santos and Gabriel Jesus of Palmeiras are very young talents and haven’t even turned 20.”

His versatility - he can play anywhere across the front - his low centre of gravity and enviable pace and trickery fits him perfectly into the blueprint of the Brazilian attacker.

The youthful enthusiasm he still possesses is charming and also suggests the pressure and expectation have not got to him, yet.

The Brazil U20 star joined Palmeiras on a youth contract in 2013 and made a lasting impression by firing home 54 goals in just 48 matches.Gabriel Jesus was quickly rewarded with a long-term deal as he struck another 37 goals in 22 games at U17s level before finally making his senior debut in March 2015.The attacker was subsequently named as the league’s ‘Best Newcomer’ before leading Brazil’s U20s to the 2015 World Cup final in New Zealand.Gabriel Jesus is renowned for his low centre of gravity, and – like most Brazilians – has pace and trickery in abundance.

With that goalscoring ratio it was only a matter of time before the clamour began for Gabriel to get a chance in the Verdāo’s mis-firing first team, which in 2014 was fighting for its first division life. However, club bosses resisted fans’ demands, wisely deciding that a relegation battle was no place to blood a 17-year-old.

They instead chose to give the youngster his debut in March this year against Bragantino, in the rather less pressurised environment of the Campeonato Paulista. Palmeiras supporters went wild when Gabriel’s introduction was announced and cheered his every touch

The competition (U20 WC) has also given the Sāo Paulo native a chance to demonstrate his cool under the searing pressure of the penalty shoot out. Twice he has stepped up to score the decisive spot-kick as Brazil knocked out both Uruguay and Portugal in the second round and quarter final respectively.That coolness under pressure lends itself to Gabriel’s main attribute: his ever composed finishing.

Palmeiras staff cannot speak highly enough of Gabriel: “He will become a major player in Brazilian football, and also the Seleçāo, if they have patience,” said under-17 coach Bruno Petri. “He is a boy who is easy to speak with and work with and who is different to the others in the question of training, always giving more than 100 per cent.”

This off-season, Gabriel Jesus built up his muscle, meaning the 19-year old now truly looks like a man. In this year’s Copa Libertadores he scored 4 times, including an impressive brace against high flying Argentines Rosario Central.

Aged just 18, the São Paulo native is already being compared to Neymar, Pele and just about any Brazilian footballer who has achieved some sort of the notoriety.

Media and fans alike are always eager to label players the ‘new this’ or ‘new that’ in the hope that a young talent can match the feats of his predecessors.

Of course, many fail, either due to being unable to cope with the pressure, making a bad move in the transfer market, or simply because they were not quite as talented as first anticipated.

For every Neymar, there is a Kerlon, or perhaps a Denilson - a player who has a more than respectable career, but does not become a star.

Gabriel Jesus will undoubtedly be compared to these names and whether he becomes Neymar or a Kerlon will be determined in time.

For now, it is best to simply admire his talents, even if it is hard to contain the excitement and stop your imagination running wild at the possibility of what he might become.

Attackers: Neymar (Barcelona/ESP), Gabriel (Santos), Gabriel Jesus (Palmeiras), Luan (Grêmio).

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