Player profile
Gabriel Martinelli
Forward · Arsenal
Gabriel Martinelli moved from Ituano to Arsenal in July 2019. He arrived as an eighteen-year-old forward capable of playing wide or alongside a striker.
Career
Arsenal made Martinelli its first signing of the 2019 summer window, agreeing a long-term deal with the Brazilian forward.
By February 2023, he had reached 111 Arsenal appearances in all competitions and signed another long-term contract. Mikel Arteta praised the energy and commitment he brought to matches and training.
How they play
The Premier League’s original transfer announcement identifies both winger and second-striker roles as options for Martinelli.
Bio
Club career
- Arsenal F.C.2019
- Ituano Futebol Clube2018–2019
International career
- Brazil men's national football teamSince 2022Current
Youth caps: U23 (2019–2020)
Honours
No honours on record yet.
Defining moments
Moving from Ituano to Arsenal2019
The transfer took the young Brazilian directly from domestic football to the Premier League.
Latest season stats (ESPN)
In our archive
We haven’t archived a match featuring this player yet — appearances appear here the moment we cover one.
Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- Premier League — Arsenal sign MartinelliOctober 16, 2026
- Premier League — Martinelli’s new Arsenal agreementOctober 16, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed October 16, 2026.
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