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Wesley Gasolina

Wesley David de Oliveira Andrade (born 13 March 2000), known as Wesley Gasolina or simply Wesley, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as right-back for Brazilian club Avaí.

Club career

Hellas Verona

On 2 September 2019, Wesley joined Serie A club Hellas Verona on a free transfer, after his contract with Flamengo had expired in April. He made only one appearance with the Primavera (under-19s) team.

Juventus

Wesley moved to Juventus on 30 January 2020. He played for their reserve team – Juventus U23 – in the Serie C, and made his debut during the 2019–20 season on 2 February 2020, in a 0–0 draw to Pontedera. Wesley also helped Juventus U23 win the Coppa Italia Serie C, coming on as a substitute in the final against Ternana on 27 June 2020, which his side won 2–1.

Wesley was first called up for Juventus on 12 February 2020, in a Coppa Italia semi-final game against AC Milan. On 13 January 2021, Wesley started his first game for Juventus in the Coppa Italia, beating Genoa 3–2 after extra time.

Loans to Sion

On 1 February 2021, Wesley was sent on loan to Swiss Super League side Sion until the end of the season. He made his debut on 3 February, in a 3–2 win against St. Gallen. Wesley scored his first professional goal four days later, helping his side draw 2–2 to Basel.

The loan was renewed for a further season on 31 August 2021.

Cruzeiro

On 8 August 2022, Wesley signed for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Série B on a permanent deal. He helped his side finish the 2022 season in first place, thus gaining promotion to the Série A.

International career

Wesley represented Brazil at under-15 level at the 2015 South American U-15 Championship, helping his side win the tournament. He also played for Brazil at under-17 level at the 2017 South American U-17 Championship, playing eight games, and helping Brazil win the tournament. He also played seven games at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring a goal against England in the semi-finals; Brazil finished the tournament in third place.

Style of play

Nicknamed "" (Portuguese for "gasoline") for his pace, Wesley is a quick and dynamic attacking-minded right-back. He is also known for his dribbling and crossing abilities. Wesley has been likened to fellow Brazilian right-back Dani Alves for his characteristics.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Juventus U23

Juventus

Cruzeiro

Brazil U15

Brazil U17

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