Wesley Gasolina

Wesley Gasolina
Personal information
Full name Wesley David de Oliveira Andrade[1]
Date of birth (2000-03-13) 13 March 2000
Place of birth Retirolândia, Bahia, Brazil
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)[2]
Position Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Nacional
Number 52
Youth career
–2019 Flamengo
2019 Hellas Verona
2020 Juventus
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Hellas Verona 0 (0)
2020–2022 Juventus 0 (0)
2020–2021 → Juventus U23 (res.) 10 (0)
2021–2022 → Sion (loan) 31 (4)
2022–2024 Cruzeiro 26 (1)
2025–2026 Athletic 27 (0)
2026 Avaí 12 (0)
2026– Nacional 1 (0)
International career
2015 Brazil U15
2017 Brazil U17 15 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Brazil
FIFA U-17 World Cup
Bronze medal – third place2017 India
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 August 2026

Wesley David de Oliveira Andrade (born 13 March 2000), known as Wesley Gasolina or simply Wesley, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as right-back for Portuguese club Nacional.[3]

Club career

Hellas Verona

On 2 September 2019, Wesley joined Serie A club Hellas Verona on a free transfer,[4] after his contract with Flamengo had expired in April.[5] He made only one appearance with the Primavera (under-19s) team.[6]

Juventus

Wesley moved to Juventus on 30 January 2020.[6] He played for their reserve team – Juventus U23 – in the Serie C,[6] and made his debut during the 2019–20 season on 2 February 2020,[7] in a 0–0 draw to Pontedera.[8] 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.[9]

Wesley was first called up for Juventus on 12 February 2020, in a Coppa Italia semi-final game against AC Milan.[10] On 13 January 2021, Wesley started his first game for Juventus in the Coppa Italia,[11] beating Genoa 3–2 after extra time.[12]

Loans to Sion

On 1 February 2021, Wesley was sent on loan to Swiss Super League side Sion until the end of the season.[13] He made his debut on 3 February,[14] in a 3–2 win against St. Gallen.[15] Wesley scored his first professional goal four days later, helping his side draw 2–2 to Basel.[14]

The loan was renewed for a further season on 31 August 2021.[16]

Cruzeiro

On 8 August 2022, Wesley signed for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Série B on a permanent deal.[17] He helped his side finish the 2022 season in first place, thus gaining promotion to the Série A.[18] In February 2023, Wesley suffered an ACL injury to his right knee,[19] having made five appearances in the 2023 season before his injury.[19] He returned to training in October 2023,[20] and remained with Cruzeiro through 2024 before leaving when his contract expired.[21] Wesley made 29 appearances for Cruzeiro, scoring one goal.[21]

Athletic and Avaí

Wesley signed for Série B side Athetic ahead of the 2025 season.[22] He played 32 games throughout the season.[23]

Ahead of the 2026 season, Wesley joined Avaí in the Série B.[23] He played 19 games, scoring once and providing one assist.[24] He was also part of the squad that won the Copa Sul-Sudeste.[24]

Nacional

In July 2026, Wesley joined Nacional in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on a two-year contract.[25]

International career

Wesley represented Brazil at under-15 level at the 2015 South American U-15 Championship, helping his side win the tournament.[2] He also played for Brazil at under-17 level at the 2017 South American U-17 Championship, playing eight games,[7] and helping Brazil win the tournament.[26] He also played seven games at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring a goal against England in the semi-finals;[27] Brazil finished the tournament in third place.[28]

Style of play

Nicknamed "Gasolina" (Portuguese for "gasoline") for his pace, Wesley is a quick and dynamic attacking-minded right-back.[1] He is also known for his dribbling and crossing abilities.[2] Wesley has been likened to fellow Brazilian right-back Dani Alves for his characteristics.[2]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 10 August 2026[7]
Club Season League State league National cup[a] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hellas Verona 2019–20 Serie A 00————00
Juventus U23 2019–20 Serie C 30———3[b]060
2020–21 Serie C 70————70
Total 10000000030130
Juventus 2019–20 Serie A 00—0000—00
2020–21 Serie A 00—10—0010
Total 000010000010
Sion (loan) 2020–21 Swiss Super League 61—10—0071
2021–22 Swiss Super League 253—10——263
Total 31400200000334
Cruzeiro 2022 Série B 90————90
2023 Série A 005[c]000——50
2024 Série A 408[c]1102[d]0—151
Total 130131102000291
Athetic 2025 Série B 2106[c]020—3[e]0320
Avaí 2026 Série B 1200000—7[f]1191
Nacional 2026–27 Primeira Liga 10—00——10
Career total 88419160201311286
  1. ↑ Includes Coppa Italia, Swiss Cup, Copa do Brasil
  2. ↑ Two appearances in Serie C promotion play-offs, one appearance in Coppa Italia Serie C
  3. 1 2 3 Appearances in Campeonato Mineiro
  4. ↑ Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  5. ↑ Appearances in Troféu Inconfidência
  6. ↑ Appearances in Copa Sul-Sudeste

Honours

Juventus U23

Juventus

Cruzeiro

Avaí

Brazil U15

Brazil U17

References

  1. 1 2 "Juve, 'Gasolina' per il turnover: in Coppa esordio per Wesley". gianlucadimarzio.com (in Italian). Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Juventus, chi è Wesley? 'Gasolina' nel motore bianconero | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Lateral ex-Juventus e Cruzeiro é anunciado pelo Avaí". 2 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "Verona, preso "Gasolina" Wesley: il terzino arriva dal Flamengo via Juventus". MomentidiCalcio.com (in Italian). 30 August 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  5. ↑ "Colpo Juve: dal Flamengo arriva Wesley a parametro zero". tuttosport.com (in Italian). 11 April 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  6. 1 2 3 "Juventus, ora è ufficiale: arriva Wesley 'Gasolina' dal Verona, giocherà in Under 23 | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  7. 1 2 3 Wesley Gasolina at Soccerway. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Pontedera vs. Juventus II - 2 February 2020 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  9. ↑ "Coppa Italia Serie C, Ternana-Juventus U23 1-2: primo titolo per i giovani bianconeri". Sky Sport (in Italian). 27 June 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2021.
  10. ↑ "Prima chiamata coi big della Juventus: chi è Wesley, Gasolina dal Flamengo". TUTTOmercatoWEB.com (in Italian). Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  11. ↑ "Juventus-Genoa, le formazioni ufficiali: giocano Dragusin e Wesley | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  12. ↑ Pifferi, Matteo. "Coppa Italia – La Juventus batte il Genoa ai supplementari: ai quarti Sassuolo o SPAL". FC Inter 1908 (in Italian). Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  13. ↑ "La Juventus cede Wesley: prestito al Sion, è ufficiale | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  14. 1 2 Fournier, Stéphanie (7 February 2021). "FC Sion: les notes des joueurs lors du match contre le FC Bâle". Le Nouvelliste. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  15. ↑ "Sion vs. St. Gallen - 3 February 2021 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  16. ↑ "Wesley est de retour en Valais !". FC Sion (in French). Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  17. ↑ "UFFICIALE: Juventus, Gasolina Wesley torna in Brasile: ha firmato con il Cruzeiro". TUTTOmercatoWEB.com (in Italian). 8 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  18. ↑ "Cruzeiro conquista Série B sem entrar em campo e se torna campeão mais antecipado da história". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 30 September 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  19. 1 2 "Cruzeiro informa lesão grave no joelho direito de Wesley Gasolina; veja detalhes". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 14 February 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  20. ↑ "Cruzeiro: Wesley Gasolina inicia treinos com o grupo; veja quem ainda está no DM". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 3 October 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  21. 1 2 "Cruzeiro: veja jogadores em fim de contrato que deixam o clube". Rádio Itatiaia (in Brazilian Portuguese). 9 December 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  22. ↑ "Contratações do Athletic para 2025: veja quem chega, quem fica e quem sai do clube". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 7 December 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  23. 1 2 "Avaí confirma a contratação do lateral Wesley Gasolina, ex-Cruzeiro". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2 March 2026. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  24. 1 2 "Wesley Gasolina está próximo de sair do Avaí". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 15 July 2026. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  25. ↑ "Wesley Gasolina, ex-Avaí, é anunciado no Nacional, de Portugal". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 22 July 2026. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  26. ↑ "Summary - Sudamericano U17 - South America - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  27. ↑ "England 3-1 Brazil: FIFA U17 World Cup final". The FA. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  28. 1 2 Sen, Debayan (28 October 2017). "Brazil U17 vs. Mali U17". ESPN.com. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
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