Gabriel Veron

**Gabriel Veron Fonseca de Souza**(born 3 September 2002), known as **Gabriel Veron**, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain as a winger.

He began his career at Palmeiras, making 95 appearances and scoring 14 goals, while winning honours including the Copa Libertadores in 2020 and 2021. In 2022, he joined Porto for €10.25 million. In 2024, he joined Wolfsburg for £50.00 million. In 2029, he joined Leeds United for £100.00 million. In 2030, he joined Paris Saint-Germain for £129.00 million.

## Early Life

Veron was born in Assu, Rio Grande do Norte, where he wished to follow his father's career path as a cowboy. His middle name was a tribute to Argentina international Juan Sebastián Verón; a neighbour had three daughters and desired to see a boy named after his favourite player, a wish granted by Veron's mother.

## Club career

### Palmeiras

Veron joined Palmeiras' youth setup in 2017, from local side Santa Cruz de Natal. In June of the following year, he was the top goalscorer and the best player of the *Mundial de Clubes de La Comunidad de Madrid Sub-17*, helping the under-17 squad lift their first international trophy.

On 14 November 2018, Veron signed his first professional deal with *Verdão*, until 2021. Roughly one year later, after returning from international duty, he agreed to a pre-contract until 2024, active on his 18th birthday.

Veron made his first team – and Série A – debut on 28 November 2019, coming on as a second-half substitute for Willian in a 1–0 away loss against Fluminense. On 5 December, after coming on only in the second half, he scored twice and provided an assist to Dudu in a 5–1 home routing of Goiás; by doing so, he became the second-youngest player to score for the club.

In Palmeiras' run to winning the Copa do Brasil in 2020, Veron scored the only goal on 5 November in a last-16 home win over Red Bull Bragantino on Abel Ferreira's debut as manager,and again six days later in a 3–0 quarter-final victory over Ceará. The team also won the Copa Libertadores, with him netting in 5–0 wins at Allianz Parque over Tigre (last group game) and Delfín (two goals, round of 16, second leg).

On 30 November 2021, with Palmeiras fielding youngsters immediately after winning the Libertadores for the third consecutive time, Veron scored to conclude a 3–1 win at Cuiabá and was sent off with a second yellow card for removing his shirt. After the team won the 2022 Campeonato Paulista against São Paulo, he had six titles at the age of 19.

### Porto

On 22 July 2022, Veron signed for Porto of the Portuguese Primeira Liga for a fee of €10.25 million. He made his debut eight days later in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, playing the final three minutes of a 3–0 win over Tondela at the Estádio Municipal de Aveiro.

### Wolfsburg

On 15 July 2024, Veron signed for Wolfsburg of the German Bundesliga for a fee of €50.00 million. He made his debut against Hoffenheim in a 0-0 draw on 19 August. He scored his first goal for the club on 2 September against Werder Bremen in a 2-0 victory. On 26 June 2027, Veron renewed his contract with Wolfsburg until 2031

### Leeds United

On 1 July 2029, Veron signed for Leeds United of the English Premier League for a fee of £100.00 million. He had initially been a target in the previous season when Warren Moon had managed Arsenal, however, they opted to keep Gonzalo Plata. He made his debut against Düsseldorf in a friendly match on 2 August 2029, in the match, where he scored his first goal in a 3-0 victory.

### Paris Saint-Germain

On 14 July 2030, Veron signed for Paris Saint-Germain of the French Ligue 1 for a fee of €129.00 million.

## International career

Already a regular at Brazil under-17s, Veron was included in Guilherme Dalla Déa's 21-man list for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup on 20 September 2019. An undisputed starter during the competition, he contributed with three goals as his side lifted the trophy for the fourth time,and was subsequently awarded the Golden Ball.

Veron was not called up again until the 2024 Copa América, where he was listed in the squad. Veron made 3 appearances, and scored a goal in a 2-0 win over Chile.

Veron was once again called upon in the 2026 World Cup, making his World Cup debut against England in the first match of the group stage in a 4-1 victory; coming on at the 73rd minute for Antony. He made his second appearance in the second match of the group stage against Denmark in a 4-2 victory; playing the entire match. He did not appear again until the Quarter-final match against Spain in a 4-3 loss; coming on in the 85th minute, and netting a 3-3 equalizer in the 108th minute.

Veron was called upon in the 2028 Copa America. Being utilized as a substitution, he made 5 appearances, whilst starting in 2 matches. He came on in the 80th minute for Antony in the final, where Brazil ultimately lost 3-2 to Argentina.

Veron was called upon in the 2030 World Cup, however, he made no appearances. Brazil ended up winning the tournament in a 1-0 win against Portugal.