Wesley Gasolina


Wesley David de Oliveira Andrade, known as Wesley Gasolina or simply Wesley, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as right-back for Brazilian club Athletic.

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 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 "Gasolina" 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.

Honours

Juventus U23
Juventus
Cruzeiro
Brazil U15
Brazil U17