Gustavo Nunes

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Fernandes and the second or paternal family name is Gomes.
Gustavo Nunes
Personal information
Full name Gustavo Nunes Fernandes Gomes
Date of birth (2005-11-20) 20 November 2005 (age 18)
Place of birth São Vicente, Brazil
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Brentford
Number 39
Youth career
2021–2024 Grêmio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024 Grêmio 30 (4)
2024– Brentford 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:08, 28 August 2024 (UTC)

Gustavo Nunes Fernandes Gomes (born 20 November 2005), known as Gustavo Nunes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Brentford.

Career

Grêmio

Born in São Vicente, São Paulo,[1] Gustavo Nunes joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2021, aged 15.[2] On 8 February 2024, after already playing three senior matches in the Copa FGF, he signed a new contract with the club until 2028.[3]

Gustavo Nunes made his first team debut on 11 February 2024, coming on as a first-half substitute for injured Jhonata Robert and providing the assist for Everton Galdino's equalizer in a 1–1 Campeonato Gaúcho home draw against São Luiz.[4] He scored his first goal six days later, netting the opener in a 6–2 home routing of Santa Cruz-RS.[5]

Gustavo Nunes made his Série A debut on 14 April 2024, replacing Yeferson Soteldo in a 2–1 away loss to Vasco da Gama. He scored his first goal in the category on 16 June, netting the equalizer in a 2–1 home loss to Botafogo.

Brentford

On 28 August 2024, it was announced that Gustavo Nunes had joined Premier League side Brentford on a six-year deal, with an additional two-year option.[6]

Career statistics

As of 22 August 2024[7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Grêmio 2023 Série A 0 0 — 0 0 — 3[a] 0 3 0
2024 20 3 10 1 3 1 7[b] 2 — 40 7
Total 20 3 10 1 3 1 7 2 3 0 43 7
Brentford 2024–25 Premier League 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0 0 0
Career total 20 3 10 1 3 1 7 2 3 0 43 7
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa FGF
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores

Honours

Grêmio

References

  1. ^ "Quem é o atacante Gustavo Nunes, do Grêmio, que chama atenção de gigantes da Inglaterra" [Who is the forward Gustavo Nunes, from Grêmio, who catches the eye of English giants] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NSC Total. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Joia 2024: jovem do Grêmio quase desiste após morte da mãe, mas reforça sonho: "Jogo por ela"" [2024 pearl: Grêmio youngster nearly quits after death of his mother, but strengthens dream: "I play for her"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 24 December 2023. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Gustavo Nunes renova contrato com a Base Gremista" [Gustavo Nunes renews contract with the Base Gremista] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grêmio FBPA. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  4. ^ "De contrato renovado, Gustavo Nunes comemora estreia como profissional no Grêmio" [With a renewed contract, Gustavo Nunes celebrates professional debut at Grêmio] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 11 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Gustavo Nunes comemora primeiro gol como profissional pelo Grêmio: "Sempre sonhei"" [Gustavo Nunes celebrates first goal as a professional for Grêmio: "I have always dreamed about it"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Gustavo Nunes Joins Brentford". brentfordfc.com. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  7. ^ Gustavo Nunes at Soccerway. Retrieved 27 February 2024.