2022 has been one of the most noteworthy years for football supporters all over the world. The year has seen some top talent emerge and arrive on the big stage; now, more exciting talents are chomping at the bit for their chance to impress at the top level. In this article, we will see one such player to watch out for from the Primeira Liga in 2023. The player has been shortlisted based on the number of minutes he has played, his role and importance at club level and, of course, his potential.
Gabriel Silva Vieira, the 20-year-old right winger playing for Santa Clara in Primeira Liga, on loan from Palmeiras, is another bright and exciting forward to play in the Portuguese top division. A product of the Palmeiras youth academy has been somewhat of a regular so far in the starting season in the starting XI for Santa Clara. The below visualization shows where the winger ranks for some of the key metrics when compared with the other right-wingers from the Primeira Liga.
Gabriel Vieira has one1 goal to his name so far this season. The winger has played on both sides so far. Looking at his numbers above, Vieira takes an attempt at goal quite frequently but his conversion seems to be poor. He ranks in the top 10 for crosses attempted per 90 and finds himself closer to the opposition penalty area quite frequently. Defensively, he needs to be more hard-working off the ball which is expected of most wingers these days. He brings a little flair while on the ball — considering his percentile rank for dribbles attempted per 90.
Gabriel Silva Vieira is yet to register any appearances for the senior national team. Given the quality of forwards in the Brazil national team, Vieira might find it hard to compete with the current crop of players to secure a place in the national team, but he is only 20 years old and so much time lies ahead of him to fulfil his potential. Only time will tell if Vieira can make it on the big stage.
