Gabriel Boschilia is experiencing a moment of prominence in Operário-PR. The 30-year-old midfielder leads the team in Série B and carries a rare story in Brazilian football. Ele performed alongside Kylian Mbappé in Monaco in 2016.
The match against Juventude, this Friday (5), takes on a special shape because of this connection. Boschilia, revealed on the basis of São Paulo, shares the Fantasma squad with talents looking for space in the second division. Mbappé, on the other hand, has established itself as one of the biggest in the world.
Boschilia appears in São Paulo and arrives in Europa
The midfielder left São Paulo’s youth ranks with promising status. Ele played 45 games for Tricolor’s professional team before being sold to Monaco.
Na França, the Brazilian found a competitive environment. Leonardo Jardim commanded the team and bet on young players. Boschilia gained important minutes in the 2016/17 season. Ele and Mbappé formed a duo in ten matches. The Brazilian midfielder gave two assists to the French striker, who reciprocated with one.
Lesões mark the career of the Brazilian midfielder
The good start at Monaco took a hit. Boschilia tore the cruciate ligament in his knee and was out for almost 200 days. Recovery changed the course of his career.
Ele went through loans to Standard Liège and Nantes. Retornou to Monaco, but without the same impact. In 2019, he decided to return to Brasil and signed with Internacional. No Colorado, new knee injury in 2020 delayed his evolution.
Passagem by Coritiba and arrival at Operário
Depois of Inter, Boschilia defended Coritiba for two seasons. Ele also had quick experience with Hungria’s Gyori ETO, before settling on Operário in 2024.
No Fantasma, the midfielder found stability. Até now has 98 games, 27 goals and 11 assists. Na Série B 2026, he has already scored five times in ten matches as a starter.
- Boschilia was born on March 5, 1996
- Revelado by São Paulo in 2014
- Atuou on Monaco between 2015 and 2019
- Chegou to Operário in 2024 and became a reference
- Acumula 27 goals for the club from Paraná
Mbappé appears as a jewel in the same Monaco
Kylian Mbappé was just 17 years old when Boschilia arrived at Monaco. The Frenchman quickly showed exceptional talent. Ele gained space in the first team and helped the club in European competitions.
Boschilia closely followed the beginning of the star’s trajectory. The two shared the field in decisive moments of the 2016/17 season. The Brazilian midfielder highlights the technical quality and speed of Mbappé even at that time.
Operário x Juventude attracts attention at Série B
This Friday’s clash, at 8pm, on Couto Pereira, places two teams with 16 points each. Boschilia must be the main name of Operário. Juventude seeks reaction away from home.
The live broadcast is provided by the Disney+ premium plan. The platform offers the match as a highlight of the round.
Outras broadcasts on Disney+ this Friday
Football fans have more options on the platform. Às 12:50, Geórgia of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia faces Bahrein. At the same time, Belarus faces Síria.
Às 13:50, San Marino catches Bangladesh and Moldávia plays against Bulgária. In women’s, Eliminatórias Europeias to Copa of Mundo 2027 start at 3pm with Bélgica x Luxemburgo, Alemanha x Noruega and Espanha x Inglaterra.
Tênis and MotoGP are also present. The Roland Garros semifinals and the Hungria GP free practices complete the schedule.
Trajetória reinforces Boschilia’s resilience
The midfielder overcame multiple serious injuries and rebuilt his career at Brasil. No Operário, he took on the number 10 shirt and became top scorer. European experience, including alongside Mbappé, helps with leadership on and off the field.
The game against Juventude represents another chapter. Boschilia wants to help the team climb the table. The story with Mbappé serves as extra motivation for those who followed the Frenchman closely at the beginning.
