[32] In November 2019, Martinelli appeared for Brazil's under-23 side at the United International Football Festival in Spain. Dominant in the air and composed on the ball, an excellent signing for the Gunners. Shop all Gabriel items at Arsenal Direct Just a shame that we fit … Dec 19, 1997 (22), Place of birth: [13], —Arsenal's then-interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg on Martinelli's Premier League debut. Agent: [26], In the following game, Martinelli scored in a 2–2 away draw at Chelsea; his goal involved a 67-yard direct sprint across the field to net Arsenal's first equaliser. Our best player by miles is Gabriel! He won 72% of the vote, with Alexandre Lacazette and Hector Bellerin in second and third place. The Brazilian centre back won the prize in both September and October, and his rock-solid form last month was enough to see him seal the hat trick. “Finally Arsenal have got a centre-back who wants to defend, who likes to defend,” he said. GABRIEL - 9. See Gabriel Martinelli's bio, transfer history and stats here. He went on to be part of the team that won promotion to Brasileiro Série A in 2017. Arsenal newcomer Gabriel Magalhaes has named Gunners teammate David Luiz as the player he idolised as a youngster and says it’s a “dream come true” to be on the same team as him. Rob Holding: Credit to him for fighting his way back into the team. The Brazilian centre-back joined the Gunners from Ligue 1 club Lille back in August for a fee understood to be around £25million, as head coach Mikel Arteta looked to strengthen his central-defensive options.. Gabriel has been voted Arsenal’s player of the month for the month of November. Martinelli scored his first senior goal on 8 September 2018, netting his team's second in a 4–1 away routing of Taboão da Serra, for the year's Copa Paulista. He did that. Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal player ratings: Gabriel, Thomas Partey impress but Paul Pogba, Fred struggle. He made his senior debut for the former on 7 March 2010, starting in a 3–1 win at Camaçari for the Campeonato Baiano championship, his only appearance in a season in which Vitória won the state title. See Gabriel Martinelli's bio, transfer history and stats here. Arguably Arsenal's player of the season so far, the Brazilian was yet again a monster at the back. He deserved it. Gabriel is the only player at arsenal who deserves to play for us — (@AFC_Aaron_) December 6, 2020. He added his second three minutes later by cutting in on his right foot in the penalty area and scoring into the far corner. Pablo Mari has posted on Instagram after marking his return from injury with a goal during Arsenal’s 4-1 Europa League win over Rapid Vienna – prompting reaction from Gabriel Martinelli and other Arsenal players. Jun 30, 2025. His first goal came in the thirteenth minute following a cross from fellow summer signing Kieran Tierney. “We welcome Gabriel to Arsenal… Brazil U23. On Tuesday, Arsenal announced the signing of the 22-year-old defender from Lille on … And the new signing Gabriel Magalhaes spoke to the Arsenal website after joining the club, stating how happy he is to be a part of the North London outfit. [25] After the appointment of interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg, Martinelli started his first Premier League game and scored Arsenal's equaliser in an eventual 1–3 win over West Ham United. [30], Martinelli was born in Brazil, and is of Italian descent through his father;[31] he holds dual Brazilian-Italian citizenship. Born in São Paulo, Gabriel joined Esporte Clube Vitória's youth setup in 2009 from Clube Atlético Taboão da Serra, after having failed trials at Grêmio Barueri Futebol and Santos FC. ", "Updated squad lists for 2019/20 Premier League", https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/01/jurgen-klopp-hails-arsenal-youngster-gabriel-martinelli-talent-century-11022987/, "Gabriel Martinelli eligibility: Will he play for Italy or Brazil in international football? Welcome to Arsenal Player. Arsenal summer signing Gabriel Magalhaes won the club Player of the Month vote for September, winning a huge percentage of the votes. Magalhaes has been told to quarantine after arriving in the UK at the beginning of the week, following the Government's 14-day Covid-19 guidance. Our Player of the Month can now be revealed... and it's two in a row for Gabriel! Our Brazilian centre back claimed the award during his first month in English football, and after another string of fine displays in October he's claimed the next one too. [33], "He's an 18-year-old kid with all the enthusiasm [but is] brave [enough] to threaten the opponent every time. Watch free highlights from every Arsenal match, interviews with Arsenal players and staff plus special video features from around the club Gabriel: Named Arsenal's Player of the Month for October, the Brazilian has adapted to life in the Premier League with ease. Martinelli opened and closed the scoring, first with a near-post header, and secondly with a long-range effort. Consistently in the right place at the right time. Gabriel was born in the Pirituba District of São Paulo. | October Player of the Month. What Gabriel Magalhaes will give Mikel Arteta if Lille defender joins Arsenal; Player 'spotted' Arsenal fans believe they've spotted new signing Gabriel Magalhaes at the Emirates Stadium. The stopper has since featured three more times for Arsenal, helping his new side to a further trio of wins. Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes summer signing Gabriel Magalhaes has been an "unsung hero" for the Gunners so far this season. "Gabriel is a player of high quality and Mikel (Arteta) and his coaches are looking forward to integrating him into the club." The Gunners thus have completed the second signing of the transfer window while Willian being the other player. By Ciarán McLoughlin 10 December 2020 16:34 Congratulations to our Brazilian centre back, who was the overwhelming winner of our public vote after a string of standout performances Arsenal's best player with some crucial interceptions and blocks to keep the visitors in the game. Arsenal's best player with some crucial interceptions and blocks to keep the visitors in the game. Gabriel Martinelli aiming to play for Arsenal’s under-23 in December/ Aubameyang donates £2,000 to help 4-year-old. To use this site, please enable Javascript. Gabriel makes it two in a row! Date of birth/Age: Arsenal player ratings: Gabriel Martinelli's brilliance nearly masks Mustafi disaster zone How the individual players fared in Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge footballlondon [7], On 4 November 2017, Martinelli signed his first professional contract until October 2022. Gabriel was far from the worst performer as Arsenal lost to Leicester in his last outing, earning a 7.0 FC Rating, but here he really was the difference, earning a … Elenko Sports Ltda. He made his Série A debut on 15 May, replacing Vilson in a 1–1 home draw against Flamengo. Arsenal new boy Gabriel Martinelli has revealed the pretty lofty heights he looks up to when it comes to his footballing idols. Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva (Brazilian Portuguese: [ɡabɾiˈɛw maɾˈtʃĩnɛli]; born 18 June 2001) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for English Premier League club Arsenal. Welcome to Arsenal Player. At international level, Martinelli represents the Brazil under-23s, but is eligible to play for Italy through his father. Summer signing Gabriel Magalhaes has won the Arsenal Player of the Month award for October, after winning the September edition also.. Gabriel: Named Arsenal's Player of the Month for October, the Brazilian has adapted to life in the Premier League with ease. What a signing. “You see Gabriel back there and he is making the players around him better. “He is powerful, quick, strong, good on the ball and good in the air – Arsenal … Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: "We welcome Gabriel to Arsenal. Consistently in the right place at the right time. Current international: 8. Central defender Gabriel joined us from French side Lille on a long-term contract in September 2020. He has many qualities which will make us stronger as a defensive unit and as a team. Arteta reserves special praise for two Arsenal players Mikel Arteta paid tribute to debutants Willian and Gabriel after they starred in the 3-0 win over Fulham. Arsenal defender Gabriel has hailed Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero as two Premier League players he enjoyed playing against the most. That could free up Arsenal to make their move for Gabriel, with Lille also making a nice profit from the replacement. [14], Martinelli made his Premier League debut on 11 August 2019 in a 1–0 win against Newcastle United, coming on in the 84th minute as a substitute for Henrikh Mkhitaryan. [20][21] Martinelli's performance received praise from Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp, who labelled him '[the] talent of the century'. What Gabriel Magalhaes will give Mikel Arteta if Lille defender joins Arsenal; Player 'spotted' Arsenal fans believe they've spotted new signing Gabriel Magalhaes at the Emirates Stadium. Profile page for Arsenal football player Gabriel Martinelli (Midfielder). [22], —Arsenal's head coach Mikel Arteta on Martinelli's performances. Gabriel's club Lille are reportedly on the verge of signing Inter Milan defender Bruno Fuchs for around £6.7 million. [12] He scored a goal on his non-competitive debut, in a 3–0 pre-season victory against the Colorado Rapids. Gabriel's brilliant start to life in England has continued with his third straight Player of the Month award. [19] As a result, Martinelli became the highest-scoring teenager for a top-five European league club, netting seven goals in seven appearances in all competitions. Gabriel has won the Arsenal Player of the Month award. Gabriel named Arsenal’s POTM for September. After featuring and scoring for Ituano in the league and Campeonato Paulista, Martinelli signed for English club Arsenal in 2019. He scored his second league goal, and first after the appointment of permanent head coach Mikel Arteta, in Arsenal's 1–1 draw with Sheffield United on 11 January. Gabriel man of the match at Old Trafford; Thomas Partey and … [29] Shortly thereafter, Martinelli was ruled out until the end of 2020, after undergoing surgery to repair a lesion in the cartilage of his knee, following an injury sustained in training on June 21. He also became the first player to score four times in his first four starts since Ian Wright. | October Player of the Month. Gabriel, 22, from Brazil Arsenal FC, since 2020 Centre-Back Market value: £25.20m * Dec 19, 1997 in São Paulo, Brazil In the 13th minute, brilliant hold-up play by Kane saw him release Son down the left. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has heaped praise on Gabriel and revealed the Arsenal defender is ‘really difficult’ to play against in training. Arguably Arsenal's player of the season so far, the Brazilian was yet again a monster at the back. Arsenal confirmed on Tuesday that Gabriel Magalhaes is the club’s Player of the Month for September. Gabriel Magalhaes has claimed that he chose to join Arsenal because it was his “childhood dream” to play for them. Gabriel makes it two in a row! Martinelli also created his first assist of the season by setting up Arsenal's fourth goal, which was scored by Dani Ceballos. [6] After making the breakthrough in football fields, he moved to Ituano in 2015, having subsequent trials at Manchester United and Barcelona. Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva (Brazilian Portuguese: [ɡabɾiˈɛw maɾˈtʃĩnɛli]; born 18 June 2001) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for English Premier League club Arsenal.Martinelli is known for his speed, positional awareness, and goalscoring ability. [5], Born in Guarulhos, São Paulo, Martinelli started his career in 2010, playing for Corinthians' futsal team. He received 79% of the votes for the month of October. The way he went about every single action is impressive. Hector Bellerin and Bukayo Saka finished in … Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said: "We welcome Gabriel to Arsenal. Gabriel Magalhaes - 8. Congratulations to Gabriel, who is our September Player of the Month! However, Gabriel reconsidered his decision and returned to Avaí after two weeks, eventually going on to earn his first professional contract at age 16. Gilberto Silva says Thomas Partey will become an 'important player' for Arsenal and has also praised fellow Gunners summer signings Gabriel and Willian. He's finally here! I told him to have some patience for his opportunity to do like he was doing. He received 79% of the votes for the month of October. [24] On 28 November, Martinelli recorded another assist, setting up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in a 1–2 home loss to Eintracht Frankfurt. The history of the club appealed to Gabriel and, in a suitably modern twist for a player who was born in 1997, it is understood that he was also persuaded by Arsenal’s fans. Gabriel is a player of high quality and Mikel and his coaches are looking forward to integrating him into the club.” That sentiment was echoed by Arteta. ", "Ele fez mais de 200 gols na base do Corinthians, foi para o Ituano e agora é testado no United", "Quem é Martinelli? Martinelli also scored his penalty in the penalty shootout, which Arsenal eventually lost. At least Gabriel is class — Cian (@cian_afc) December 6, 2020. [18], In the League Cup fourth round, Martinelli registered yet another brace in a 5–5 draw with Liverpool. The Brazilian has capped off a number of brilliant displays by winning a second monthly award, and his performances have not … That is the sign of a top-class player. [17] Martinelli kept up his goalscoring form, netting the equaliser in a 3–2 home win over Vitória Guimarães, with yet another header. [27] The goal was later voted as Arsenal's Goal of the Season by the club's fans. At age 13, Gabriel began his career at Avaí but returned to São Paulo after a week due to homesickness. This is the third time in a row that he has won this award after coming out on top in both September as well as October. Both were assisted by Calum Chambers. Gabriel Martinelli (Photo: Arsenal Player) Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal supporters to be patient with Gabriel Martinelli ahead of his return to the Gunners team. The Brazilian centre back has made a big impression since arriving in north London, and played a starring role against Fulham on his debut and even opened his account for the club. [10] Definitively promoted to the first team for the 2019 Campeonato Paulista, he scored six goals during the competition, being the club's top goalscorer as they reached the quarterfinals; highlights included a brace in a 3–0 away win against Bragantino on 15 March. Arsenal today announced their Player of the Month for November and unsurprisingly, Gabriel won it, for the 3rd time in a row. [28] On 3 July 2020, Martinelli signed a new contract with the club, thought to be a be a four-year deal, with a team option for an extra year. His performance received praise from head coach Unai Emery, who said: "He's hungry to have that opportunity to help us, he is very humble, he fights. Born and raised in Guarulhos, Martinelli initially featured as a futsal player for Corinthians, before beginning his football career with Série D club Ituano in 2015. [8] He made his professional debut the following 17 March, coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Claudinho in a 2–1 away win; at the age of 16 years and nine months, he became the youngest player to debut for the club in the century.[9]. Gabriel secured a transfer from Lille to Arsenal in the summer window, with the Brazilian signing a five-year deal for a fee in the region of £25million. The goal made Martinelli the first teenager to reach double figures in a single season for Arsenal since Nicolas Anelka. Arsenal announced the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille on Tuesday. Hector Bellerin and Bukayo Saka finished in second and third place respectively. GABRIEL - 9. Main position : Arteta "had enough" of Saliba's situation at Arsenal - Winter loan an option, Market values Premier League: Foden on the up - Alli at lowest point since 2017, Official: Arsenal make Lille’s Gabriel the most expensive defender behind Mustafi. Arsenal have completed the signing of Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, with the £27million defender becoming the 25th player the Gunners have signed from the French top flight.. We’ve taken a closer look at the previous 24 players they have signed from Ligue … Gabriel is a player of high quality and Mikel and his coaches are looking forward to integrating him into the club.” That sentiment was echoed by Arteta. Arguably Arsenal's player of the season so far, the Brazilian was yet again a monster at the back. Report: Arsenal have player agreement to sign Gabriel Magalhaes, ... Arsenal have an agreement with Gabriel Magalhaes while their £25 million offer for the defender satisfies Lille’s demands. 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Rob Holding: Credit to him for fighting his way back into the team. São Paulo, Position: Martinelli was reportedly subject to interest from a number of clubs, but signed a long term contract with Premier League club Arsenal on 2 July 2019. View the player profile of Arsenal Defender Gabriel Magalhães, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League. Gabriel Magalhaes admits to having shunned rival interest in his services, amid talk of Manchester United and Chelsea being keen, in order to complete a “dream” switch to Arsenal. [12] On 20 May 2019, Martinelli was called up by Brazil national team manager Tite to complete preparatory training for the 2019 Copa América. Dominant in the air and composed on the ball, an excellent signing for the Gunners. Arsenal have started the season poorly but Gabriel has continued to impress, winning the club’s player of the month award in September and October, and scoring against Wolves at the weekend. 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