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After scoring a huge goal in a Premier League game on Tuesday, Gabriel Jesus made it clear who he praises.
The Arsenal forward scored the dagger in the 78th minute to put his side 4-0 up against Aston Villa and extend their lead to the top spot in the standings.
After scoring, Jesus unveiled a shirt that read, “I belong to Jesus.”
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Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates his team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on December 30, 2025 in London, England. (Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Jesus was asked about his shirt and was present in his answer.
“Jesus saved my life from the beginning, when I was born, I didn’t know it yet. Through the hard moments in my life, I realized that we are nothing without Jesus, so I want to glorify his name. He made a huge difference in these hard moments. So now, in this shining moment, I want to praise his name,” said Jesus.
Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates after his team’s victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on December 30, 2025 in London, England. (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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“To start the year the way I was playing, the confidence back and for some reason the Lord stopped me and then I could do better as a person, as a person. I think it’s amazing how Jesus works in our lives. Sometimes you just keep asking, doubting yourself, but you never know what’s going to happen, what Jesus has prepared for you. So I say just keep going in the process and trust Jesus.”
The goal was Jesus’ first in almost an exact calendar year after suffering an ACL injury in January. He was left out of the team’s squad for the UEFA Champions League, but can play in the team’s other matches.
Brazilian soccer star Kaka wore a similar shirt back in 2007.
Jesus actually got a yellow card for taking his shirt off, but certainly for him it was worth it.
Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates his team’s fourth goal with teammates Leandro Trossard and Christian Norgaard during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on December 30, 2025 in London, England. (Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Jesus expects to play for Brazil at the World Cup this coming summer. He was on the team in 2022 but missed action due to a knee injury sustained in the group stage.
