Jadiel Pereira da Gama

Jadiel Pereira da Gama 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. On 2 July 2025, he signed his first professional contract with the club for 3 years. 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. He took the record from Wim Kras who broke the record in 1959.

International career

Pereira da Gama was first called up to the Netherlands U16 for a training camp in September 2024.

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Pereira da Gama is of Cape Verdean descent. His brother Haniël Pereira da Gama is a product at the Ajax Youth Academy.