Gabriel Martinelli

Gabriel Martinelli is one of the most promising Brazilian strikers of his generation, recognized worldwide for his overwhelming pace, technical ability and sharp goal-scoring instinct. Born in Guarulhos, in the state of São Paulo, on June 18, 2001, the player was discovered by Ituano and quickly caught the attention of European scouts. Signed by Arsenal in July 2019 at just 18 years old, Martinelli surprised by quickly adapting to the demands of the English Premier League. Goals in sequence and outstanding performances already in his first season in Europe showed that the signing had been spot on. The Gunners fans quickly adopted him as one of their idols. In the Brazilian national team, Martinelli was part of the squad that competed in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where Brazil was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Croatia on penalties. Established as an important piece of the national team, the striker remains a reference both at Arsenal and in the Canarinho.