The magical journey of Gabriel Jesus, from painting on the streets of Sao Paulo to becoming Arsenal’s top star ‎

Gabriel Jesus’ remarkable journey from street artist to Arsenal star is a testament to his dedication and passion. At 17, Jesus was photographed painting streets in his Sao Paulo neighborhood as part of a local initiative to get the community excited for the 2014 World Cup. Just a year later, he was already making waves as one of Brazil’s most promising talents at Palmeiras. By 19, he had transferred to Manchester City and scored two goals on his international debut, earning him the praise of Pep Guardiola, who called him “the best in the world.”

Jesus’ humble beginnings were marked by hardship and perseverance. He honed his football skills on gravel pitches in the “Varzea” style, often walking an hour and a half to training in worn-out shoes and flip-flops due to financial constraints. His mother, Vera, raised him alone after his father’s passing and worked tirelessly to support her four children, recognizing Jesus’ talent and supporting his dreams. Jesus remains forever grateful to his mother, honoring her with his signature phone call celebration after each goal.

A year later, an ambitious Jesus had already established himself as one of the most promising talents in his country and was making waves at Palmeiras.

The striker had already completed a spectacular transfer to Europe with Manchester City by the end of 2016, and on his international debut, he contributed to the team’s tally with two goals. All of this occurred by age 19.

As a result of his meteoric ascension and subsequent performances for City, Pep Guardiola referred to Jesus as “the best in the world.”

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At the age of seventeen, while playing for the junior team of Palmeiras, Jesus was photographed carrying a paintbrush and adorning the thoroughfares of Sao Paulo.

It was a component of a local initiative to get the populace in the mood for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which the nation was hosting.

As a result, Jesus enthusiastically expanded his brushstrokes to Jardim Peri neighborhood, which was notorious for its deplorable living conditions.

Jesus has shown his respect for his former favela through a tattoo depicting a young child carrying a football while gazing back at it.

It was on gravel pitches, where he honed his football abilities in what the locals refer to as the “Varzea” style.

From the ages of eight to fourteen, his commitment to his profession was evident at the Pequeninos do Meio Ambiente football club, located in the adjacent city of Tremembe.

Jesus was raised by his mother, Vera, who has diligently supervised him ever since he rose to prominence.

Shortly after his birth, his father passed away, and in order to for her four children, she worked three jobs while also recognizing Jesus’ prowess with a ball.

Jesus remаins eternally cognizant of her tribulation. Additionally, he honors his mother with his signature phone call celebration after each touchdown.