Gabriel Magalhães is 28 years old in 2026, born on 19 December 1997. Brazil Defender for Arsenal.
| Appearances | 2 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 |
| Red Cards | — |
| Goals / Match | 0.00 |
📖 Gabriel Magalhães: Biography & Story
Arsenal's aerial threat at both ends: one of the Premier League's most dominant centre-backs.
Gabriel Magalhães signed for Arsenal from Lille in September 2020 and has developed into one of the Premier League's most complete centre-backs: dominant in the air at both ends of the pitch, composed on the ball, and a genuine goal threat from set pieces.
His partnership with William Saliba has formed the defensive spine of Arsenal's title challenges, built around organisation, aggression and consistency. He has become one of the league's most prolific goal-scoring defenders, regularly among the top scorers from set-piece situations.
For Brazil, he has become a regular fixture in the national squad, valued for the same combination of physical dominance and composure that has defined his Arsenal career.
🗺️ Career Journey
Brazilian academy product
Developed into a commanding Ligue 1 centre-back
Defensive cornerstone; prolific set-piece goalscorer
🏆 Honours & Achievements
👨👩👦 Personal Life & Family
Gabriel dos Santos Magalhães was born on 19 December 1997 in São Bernardo do Campo, near São Paulo. He came through Avaí's academy in Brazil before making the move to Europe with Lille in 2017, where his commanding performances alongside a strong Lille defence led directly to Arsenal's interest.
Gabriel is known for his close bond with his family in Brazil, who he regularly credits for supporting his move to Europe as a young player still developing his game outside the Brazilian top flight.
💡 Did You Know?: Gabriel Trivia
He is one of the Premier League's most prolific goalscoring centre-backs, primarily from corners and set pieces.
His central defensive partnership with William Saliba is considered one of the league's most settled and effective pairings.
He moved from Brazil's Avaí directly into French football with Lille before his Arsenal move.
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