Jadiel Pereira da Gama
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 December 2009 | ||
| Place of birth | Almere, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | PEC Zwolle | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| VV AS '80 | |||
| 2017–2025 | PEC Zwolle | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025– | PEC Zwolle | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Netherlands U16 | 7 | (1) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:23, 15 August 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20:23, 15 August 2025 (UTC) | |||
Jadiel Pereira da Gama (born 15 December 2009) is a Dutch professional football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle.
Career
A youth product of VV AS '80, Pereira da Gama joined the youth academy of PEC Zwolle in 2017 where he finished his development.[1] On 2 July 2025, he signed his first professional contract with the club for 3 years.[2][3] He made his senior and professional debut with PEC Zwolle in a 2–0 Eredivisie win over SC Telstar on 15 August 2025. At 15 years and 243 days old, he became the youngest ever debutant in the history of the league.[4] He took the record from Wim Kras who broke the record in 1959.[5]
International career
Pereira da Gama was first called up to the Netherlands U16 for a training camp in September 2024.[6]
Personal life
Born in the Netherlands, Pereira da Gama is of Cape Verdean descent.[7] His brother Haniël Pereira da Gama is a product at the Ajax Youth Academy.[8]
References
- ^ "Drie PEC'ers presteren in Portugal". www.cse-topsportacademie.nl.
- ^ "Jadiel Pereira da Gama (15) tekent bij PEC Zwolle". www.deswollenaer.nl. 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Jadiel Pereira da Gama tekent eerste contract". PEC Zwolle. 2 July 2025.
- ^ "Eerste eredivisiethuiswedstrijd in 47 jaar levert Telstar niets op: PEC wint met 2-0". nos.nl. 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Piepjonge Pereira da Gama (15) schrijft Eredivisie-geschiedenis". vi.nl. 15 August 2025.
- ^ "Selectie Oranje onder 16 (m) voor tweedaagse stage op KNVB Campus". www.onsoranje.nl.
- ^ "Futebol Países Baixos: História na Eredivisie! Com 15 anos e 243 dias, Jadiel Pereira da Gama é o mais jovem estreante na Eredivisie". criolosports.com.
- ^ "Kweekvijver: De multi-inzetbaarheid van de pijlsnelle Pereira da Gama". Ajax Showtime. 16 March 2024.