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29th July 2026
29th July 2026 
Gabriel Martinelli is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward or left winger for Premier League club Arsenal and the Brazil national team, known for his dynamic attacking play and goal-scoring ability. After becoming the youngest player to debut for Ituano in the 21st century at 16 years and nine months in 2018, Gabriel Martinelli quickly established himself. He signed his first professional contract with Ituano in 2017, scoring his first senior goal in September 2018. Martinelli was Ituano’s top goal scorer in the 2019 Campeonato Paulista, contributing significantly to their quarter-final run.
He made his senior international debut for Brazil in 2022 and participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Martinellis influence continued into the 2023/24 season with 10 goal involvements. Highlights included the winning goal against Manchester City in 2023 and a crucial goal in a 3-1 home victory against Liverpool in 2024. He made his UEFA Champions League debut in 2023, scoring his first goal against Sevilla.
He scored his first two senior international goals for Brazil in 2024 and participated in the 2024 Copa América. His form continued into the 2024/25 season, achieving double figures again with 10 goals and six assists. This included a Champions League winning goal against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in 2025. Martinelli also won the BBC Goal of the Month award in September 2025.
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