Adriel (footballer, born 2006)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adriel Gomes do Nascimento | ||
| Date of birth | 12 July 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Araçagi, Brazil | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sport Recife | ||
| Number | 54 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2020 | VF4 | ||
| 2020–2025 | Sport Recife | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | Sport Recife | 8 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 02:03, 8 November 2025 (UTC) | |||
Adriel Gomes do Nascimento (born 12 July 2006), simply known as Adriel, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Sport Recife.
Career
Born in Araçagi, Paraíba, Adriel began his career with local side VF4 in 2018, before joining the youth sides of Sport Recife in September 2020.[1] On 4 September 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a deal until 2025.[2]
Adriel made his first team debut on 11 January 2025, 11 January 2025, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Pernambucano away draw against Afogados, as the club fielded an under-20 squad.[3][4] He was promoted to the main squad by head coach Daniel Paulista in July 2025,[5] and made his Série A debut on 5 November, coming on as a late substitute for Christian Rivera in a 2–0 home loss to Juventude.[6]
Career statistics
- As of 7 November 2025[7]
| Club | Season | League | State League[a] | Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sport Recife | 2025 | Série A | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | ||
- ^ Includes Campeonato Pernambucano
- ^ Includes Copa do Brasil
References
- ^ "Atualmente no profissional do Sport, volante relembra aprovação na seletiva do VF4 em 2018" [Currently in the first team of Sport, defensive midfielder remembers approval on VF4's trial in 2018] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Após ida de Lukinhas ao Vasco, Sport assina contrato profissional com joias da base e negocia outras" [After Lukinhas' move to Vasco, Sport sign professional contract with youth pearls and negotiate others] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Fora de casa, Sport empata com o Afogados na estreia do Pernambucano" [Away from home, Sport draw with Afogados on Pernambucano debut] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Folha de Pernambuco. 11 January 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ "Crias do VF4, volante e atacante fazem a estreia pelo profissional do Sport no Pernambucano" [VF4 youth graduates, defensive midfielder and forward make their debut in the first team of Sport in the Pernambucano] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NEsporte. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ "Com saídas no elenco, Sport promove sete jogadores da base à equipe principal; confira os nomes" [With departures in the squad, Sport promote seven players from the youth setup to the first team; check out the names] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.
- ^ ""Não é prioridade", diz César sobre dar espaço para quem tem vínculo longo no Sport" ["It is not a priority", says César about giving space to those who have long contracts at Sport] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Folha de Pernambuco. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ Adriel at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 November 2025.