Gabriel Mec leads Grêmio bench appearances in first half of 2026 | OneFootball

Gabriel Mec, 18, was Grêmio’s most used substitute in 2026, coming on 15 times across 37 matches before the World Cup break.

He has alternated starts as the number 10 and is among the busiest, featuring in 28 games with three goals and two assists. According to Globo.com, overseas clubs are monitoring him and he may receive offers in the current window.

After May’s Sul-Americana win over Deportivo Riestra, coach Luís Castro said players are prepared to perform and Mec is introduced when he judges the moment right. Across the first half of the year, most in-game changes were in attack, and four of the top five are forwards.

Enamorado ranks second with 14. Signed in January, the Colombian competes with Tetê, who also arrived early in the year and has 11.

Willian is third with 12 after managing chronic injuries. He has 21 outings with one goal, and his contract runs to December with an option to renew.

Braithwaite completes the top five on 11 as he seeks to regain a starting spot. The Dane ruptured his left Achilles last September and returned in March.

The rest of the list, André Henrique 10, Dodi nine, Amuzu eight, and Caio Paulista, Riquelme and Arthur on six apiece.

Source: Globo.com