The Varzea is kind of like street basketball in America or like the semi-professional football leagues in Europe. The pitches are all dirt, and you're playing against the marmanjo - the 'hard men.' It's known for being extremely physical. — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
I played street football from the age of seven and later went into the varzea. Sometimes I'd play as many as three or four matches a day: I couldn't get enough of it. It'd get to the point when my… — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
I never enter in the pitch under pressure to score goals, but I know my position requires me to score goals. — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
Aguero is my team-mate, and I'll always cheer for him to score and help the club. — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
Since my early days, I've been used to playing with older boys and strong defenders. — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
If I am helping my team-mates in some way, giving assistance, passing the ball, I'll already be very happy, but of course, in my… — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
When I spoke to some players that had already played in the Premier League, they said it was going to be very difficult, but… — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
I am very self-critical and always will be. I think this makes me want to improve, always. But just because I'm self-critical and say… — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
I want to win titles, and Manchester City is a club that is used to winning. — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
I think, as a player, we have to work and fight for our dream, and this makes us grow up. We get old quickly… — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
I grew up very quickly because of the difficulties and responsibilities that I have always had. — Gabriel Jesus Copy Share Image
