Jeferson Forneck
Brazilian footballer (born 2006)
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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.
| 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) | |||
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
Honours
Grêmio