Wesley Gasolina Explained

Wesley Gasolina
Fullname:Wesley David de Oliveira Andrade
Birth Date:13 March 2000
Birth Place:Retirolândia, Bahia, Brazil
Height:1.70 m
Currentclub:Cruzeiro
Clubnumber:2
Position:Right-back
Youthyears1:–2019
Youthclubs1:Flamengo
Youthyears2:2019
Youthclubs2:Hellas Verona
Youthyears3:2020
Youthclubs3:Juventus
Years1:2019–2020
Clubs1:Hellas Verona
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2022
Clubs2:Juventus
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2021
Clubs3:Juventus U23
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Sion (loan)
Caps4:31
Goals4:4
Years5:2022–
Clubs5:Cruzeiro
Caps5:7
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:Brazil U15
Nationalyears2:2017
Nationalteam2:Brazil U17
Nationalcaps2:15
Nationalgoals2:1
Club-Update:09:52, 1 October 2022 (UTC)

Wesley David de Oliveira Andrade (born 13 March 2000), known as Wesley Gasolina or simply Wesley, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as right-back for Brazilian club Cruzeiro.

Club career

Hellas Verona

On 2 September 2019, Wesley joined Serie A club Hellas Verona on a free transfer,[1] after his contract with Flamengo had expired in April.[2] He made only one appearance with the Primavera (under-19s) team.

Juventus

Wesley moved to Juventus on 30 January 2020.[3] He played for their reserve teamJuventus U23 – in the Serie C, and made his debut during the 2019–20 season on 2 February 2020, in a 0–0 draw to Pontedera.[4] Wesley also helped Juventus U23 win the Coppa Italia Serie C, coming on as a substitute in the final against Ternana on 27 June 2020, which his side won 2–1.[5]

Wesley was first called up for Juventus on 12 February 2020, in a Coppa Italia semi-final game against AC Milan.[6] On 13 January 2021, Wesley started his first game for Juventus in the Coppa Italia,[7] beating Genoa 3–2 after extra time.[8]

Loans to Sion

On 1 February 2021, Wesley was sent on loan to Swiss Super League side Sion until the end of the season.[9] He made his debut on 3 February,[10] in a 3–2 win against St. Gallen.[11] Wesley scored his first professional goal four days later, helping his side draw 2–2 to Basel.

The loan was renewed for a further season on 31 August 2021.[12]

Cruzeiro

On 8 August 2022, Wesley signed for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Série B on a permanent deal.[13] He helped his side finish the 2022 season in first place, thus gaining promotion to the Série A.[14]

International career

Wesley represented Brazil at under-15 level at the 2015 South American U-15 Championship, helping his side win the tournament.[15] He also played for Brazil at under-17 level at the 2017 South American U-17 Championship, playing eight games, and helping Brazil win the tournament.[16] He also played seven games at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring a goal against England in the semi-finals;[17] Brazil finished the tournament in third place.[18]

Style of play

Nicknamed "Portuguese: Gasolina" (Portuguese for "gasoline") for his pace, Wesley is a quick and dynamic attacking-minded right-back.[19] He is also known for his dribbling and crossing abilities.[15] Wesley has been likened to fellow Brazilian right-back Dani Alves for his characteristics.[15]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hellas Verona2019–20Serie A0000
Juventus U232019–20Serie C303060
2020–21Serie C7070
Total100000030130
Juventus2019–20Serie A000000
2020–21Serie A001010
Total0010000010
Sion (loan)2020–21Swiss Super League611071
2021–22Swiss Super League25310263
Total314200000334
Cruzeiro2022Série B7070
Career total484300030544

Honours

Juventus U23

Juventus

Cruzeiro

Brazil U15

Brazil U17

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-08-30 . Verona, preso "Gasolina" Wesley: il terzino arriva dal Flamengo via Juventus . 2021-01-14 . MomentidiCalcio.com . it-IT.
  2. Web site: Colpo Juve: dal Flamengo arriva Wesley a parametro zero . 2021-01-14 . tuttosport.com . it.
  3. Web site: Juventus, ora è ufficiale: arriva Wesley 'Gasolina' dal Verona, giocherà in Under 23 Goal.com. 2021-01-13. www.goal.com.
  4. Web site: Pontedera vs. Juventus II - 2 February 2020 - Soccerway . 2021-01-13 . int.soccerway.com.
  5. Web site: 27 June 2020 . Coppa Italia Serie C, Ternana-Juventus U23 1-2: primo titolo per i giovani bianconeri . 14 January 2021 . Sky Sport . it.
  6. Web site: Prima chiamata coi big della Juventus: chi è Wesley, Gasolina dal Flamengo . 2021-01-13 . TUTTOmercatoWEB.com . it.
  7. Web site: Juventus-Genoa, le formazioni ufficiali: giocano Dragusin e Wesley Goal.com. 2021-01-13. www.goal.com.
  8. Web site: Pifferi . Matteo . Coppa Italia – La Juventus batte il Genoa ai supplementari: ai quarti Sassuolo o SPAL . 2021-01-13 . FC Inter 1908 . it-IT.
  9. Web site: La Juventus cede Wesley: prestito al Sion, è ufficiale Goal.com. 2021-02-01. www.goal.com.
  10. Web site: Fournier . Stéphanie . 7 February 2021 . FC Sion: les notes des joueurs lors du match contre le FC Bâle . 11 February 2021 . Le Nouvelliste.
  11. Web site: Sion vs. St. Gallen - 3 February 2021 - Soccerway . 2021-02-11 . int.soccerway.com.
  12. Web site: Wesley est de retour en Valais ! . 2021-08-31 . FC Sion . fr.
  13. Web site: 8 August 2022 . UFFICIALE: Juventus, Gasolina Wesley torna in Brasile: ha firmato con il Cruzeiro . 8 August 2022 . TUTTOmercatoWEB.com . it.
  14. Web site: Cruzeiro conquista Série B sem entrar em campo e se torna campeão mais antecipado da história . 2022-10-01 . ge . pt-br.
  15. Web site: Juventus, chi è Wesley? 'Gasolina' nel motore bianconero Goal.com. 2021-01-14. www.goal.com.
  16. Web site: Summary - Sudamericano U17 - South America - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway . 2021-01-13 . int.soccerway.com.
  17. Web site: 25 October 2017 . England 3-1 Brazil: FIFA U17 World Cup final . 11 August 2021 . . en.
  18. Web site: Sen . Debayan . 28 October 2017 . Brazil U17 vs. Mali U17 . 11 August 2021 . . en.
  19. Web site: Juve, 'Gasolina' per il turnover: in Coppa esordio per Wesley . 2021-01-13 . gianlucadimarzio.com . it.