Gabriel Fortes Chaves (born 11 February 2001), known as Gabriel Pec, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Cruzeiro.
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Career
Vasco da Gama
Pec joined the youth academy of Vasco da Gama in 2009. Pec made his professional debut for Vasco da Gama in a 2–0 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A loss to EC Bahia on 7 September 2019.
In 2023, in the debut of the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for Vasco da Gama against Atlético Mineiro, Pec participated in the two goals of Vasco da Gama winning 2–1 against Atlético Mineiro. In the 23rd round, a valid game against Fluminense, Gabriel Pec came on in the 15th minute of the second half and received a yellow card. However, he was decisive in scoring Vasco's last two goals against Fluminense in a 4–2 victory.
LA Galaxy
On 30 January 2024, MLS club LA Galaxy announced the signing of Pec on a five-year Young Designated Player contract ahead of the 2024 season.
Cruzeiro
On 7 July 2026, Pec returned to Brazil, and signed with Cruzeiro in exchange for up to $13.5 million.
Personal life
Born in Brazil, Pec is of Portuguese descent and holds dual-citizenship.
Career statistics
As of match played 13 April 2025
Honours
Vasco da Gama
Taça Rio: 2021
LA Galaxy
MLS Cup: 2024
Western Conference (MLS): 2024
Individual
MLS All-Star: 2024
MLS Newcomer of the Year: 2024
CONCACAF Champions Cup Best XI: 2026