Gabriel Carvalho
Gabriel Carvalho Teixeira (born 17 August 2007), known as Gabriel Carvalho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Internacional. Gabriel Carvalho will move to Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah in August 2025 once he turns 18 years old. CareerBorn in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Gabriel Carvalho joined Internacional's youth setup at the age of nine.[1] On 25 August 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.[2] Gabriel Carvalho made his first team – and Série A – debut on 16 June 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute for Hyoran and providing an assist to Wesley's equalizer in a 2–1 away loss to Vitória;[3] aged 16 years, 9 months and 30 days, he became the youngest player to debut for the club in the 21st century, surpassing Alexandre Pato.[4] On 23 July, he further extended his link with the Colorado, signing a contract until December 2028 and having an € 60 million release clause.[5] Gabriel Carvalho scored his first professional goal on 1 September 2024, netting Inter's second in a 3–1 away win over Juventude.[6][7] He became as a first-choice at Roger Machado's side after the injury of Alan Patrick, but remained a starter after the captain's return,[8] and finished the season with one goal and two assists in 26 matches. In 28 December 2024, Internacional negotiated with Al Qadsiah FC for the full transfer of Gabriel Carvalho for an ammount of US$ 16 million plus bonuses. Carvalho will only transfer to the Saudi club in August 2025, after completing 18 years old.[9] Career statistics
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