Gustavo Nunes Explained

Gustavo Nunes Fernandes Gomes (born 20 November 2005), known as Gustavo Nunes, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Brentford.

Career

Grêmio

Born in São Vicente, São Paulo,^[1] Gustavo Nunes joined Grêmio's youth setup in 2021, aged 15.^[2] On 8 February 2024, after already playing three senior matches in the Copa FGF, he signed a new contract with the club until 2028.^[3]

Gustavo Nunes made his first team debut on 11 February 2024, coming on as a first-half substitute for injured Jhonata Robert and providing the assist for Everton Galdino's equalizer in a 1–1 Campeonato Gaúcho home draw against São Luiz.^[4] He scored his first goal six days later, netting the opener in a 6–2 home routing of Santa Cruz-RS.^[5]

Gustavo Nunes made his Série A debut on 14 April 2024, replacing Yeferson Soteldo in a 2–1 away loss to Vasco da Gama. He scored his first goal in the category on 16 June, netting the equalizer in a 2–1 home loss to Botafogo.

Brentford

On 28 August 2024, it was announced that Gustavo Nunes had joined Premier League side Brentford on a six-year deal, with an additional two-year option.^[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State league		National cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Grêmio	2023	Série A	0	0	—		0	0	—		3[7]	0	3	0
	2024		20	3	10	1	3	1	7[8]	2	—		40	7
	Total		20	3	10	1	3	1	7	2	3	0	43	7
Brentford	2024–25	Premier League	0	0	—		0	0	—		0	0	0	0
Career total			20	3	10	1	3	1	7	2	3	0	43	7

Honours

Grêmio

• Campeonato Gaúcho

2024

Notes and References

1. Web site: Quem é o atacante Gustavo Nunes, do Grêmio, que chama atenção de gigantes da Inglaterra. Who is the forward Gustavo Nunes, from Grêmio, who catches the eye of English giants. NSC Total. pt-BR. 18 April 2024. 29 August 2024.
2. Web site: Joia 2024: jovem do Grêmio quase desiste após morte da mãe, mas reforça sonho: "Jogo por ela". 2024 pearl: Grêmio youngster nearly quits after death of his mother, but strengthens dream: "I play for her". ge. pt-BR. 24 December 2023. 27 February 2024.
3. Web site: Gustavo Nunes renova contrato com a Base Gremista. Gustavo Nunes renews contract with the Base Gremista. Grêmio FBPA. pt-BR. 8 February 2024. 27 February 2024.
4. Web site: De contrato renovado, Gustavo Nunes comemora estreia como profissional no Grêmio. With a renewed contract, Gustavo Nunes celebrates professional debut at Grêmio. ge. pt-BR. 11 February 2024. 27 February 2024.
5. Web site: Gustavo Nunes comemora primeiro gol como profissional pelo Grêmio: "Sempre sonhei". Gustavo Nunes celebrates first goal as a professional for Grêmio: "I have always dreamed about it". Gaúcha ZH. pt-BR. 18 February 2024. 27 February 2024.
6. Web site: Gustavo Nunes Joins Brentford . brentfordfc.com . 28 August 2024.
7. Appearance(s) in Copa FGF
8. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores