Gabriel Jesus’ story has seen him plucked from street football in Brazil to boasting a medal collection the envy of footballers across the globe. Here, we track his progress from being a boy in Brazil to a Premier League hotshot. The making of a star Born in Sao Paulo in 1997, Jesus grew up in the favelas of Jardim Peri in the Cachoeirinha district. Like many kids his age, any spare time was spent playing barefoot on concrete streets, honing the skills that would make him a standout star at an early age. In 2013, the 16-year-old’s talents were snapped up by hometown side Palmeiras, and right away the goals began flowing. 54 in 48 games came during his first year in their youth setup,...
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