Jeferson Forneck
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jeferson Forneck[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 December 2006[1] | ||
| Place of birth | São Pedro da Serra, Brazil[1] | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Grêmio | ||
| Number | 40 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017– | Grêmio | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2026– | Grêmio | 4 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Brazil U17 | 1 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:48, 26 February 2026 (UTC) | |||
Jeferson Forneck (born 14 December 2006), sometimes known as Jefinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Grêmio.
Club career
Born in São Pedro da Serra, Rio Grande do Sul, Jeferson joined Grêmio's youth sides in 2017, aged ten.[2] On 17 December 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing to a three-year deal.[3]
Jeferson struggled with injuries in the following years,[4] but still renewed his link until 2027 on 14 December 2025, after fully recovering.[5] He was promoted to the first team ahead of the 2026 season,[6] and made his professional debut on 21 January of that year, coming on as a second-half substitute for Dodi in a 2–0 Campeonato Gaúcho away win over Guarany de Bagé.[7]
International career
In November 2022, Jeferson debuted for the Brazil national under-17 team by scoring in a friendly match against Chile.[8]
Career statistics
- As of 26 February 2026[9]
| Club | Season | League | State league[a] | Copa do Brasil | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Grêmio | 2023 | Série A | — | — | — | — | 3[b] | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||||
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | ||
- ^ Includes Campeonato Gaúcho
- ^ Appearance(s) in Copa FGF
Honours
Grêmio
References
- ^ a b c "Jeferson Forneck" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grêmio FBPA. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Aos 15 anos, joia do Grêmio pula etapas, se destaca no Brasileirão sub-17 e mira Copinha em 2023" [At the age of 15, Grêmio's pearl skips stages, stands out in the Brasileirão U-17 and aims the Copinha in 2023] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Joia do Grêmio assina primeiro contrato com multa de R$ 280 milhões" [Grêmio's pearl signs first professional contract with a R$ 280 million release clause] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 17 December 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "O jovem talento esquecido que vira um reforço inusitado no Grêmio" [The young forgotten talent who becomes an unexpected addition at Grêmio] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Grêmio acerta renovação de contrato com promessa da base" [Grêmio agree contract renewal with youth prospect] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Correio do Povo. 14 December 2025. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Jefinho e Caio Paulista são as novidades na reapresentação do Grêmio" [Jefinho and Caio Paulista are the news in Grêmio's pre-season training] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Correio do Povo. 2 January 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Jeferson Forneck estreia pelo time profissional do Grêmio" [Jeferson Forneck debuts for the first team of Grêmio] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Jornal Ibiá. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Jefinho estreia na seleção brasileira sub 17 marcando gol" [Jefinho debuts in the Brazil national under-17 team scoring a goal] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Portal Expressão Regional. 2 November 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ Jeferson Forneck at Soccerway. Retrieved 26 February 2026.