Gabriel Magalhaes Biography: Stats, Age, Team, Height, Spouse, Girlfriend, Instagram, Children

Gabriel Magalhaes is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Arsenal and the Brazil national team.

He is known for his defensive skills, aerial ability, and leadership qualities. He started his career at Avaí in his native Brazil before moving to Lille in France, where he had loan spells at Troyes and Dinamo Zagreb.

He joined Arsenal in 2020 and has since become a key player for the club, winning the FA Cup and the Community Shield in his first season.

He also debuted for the Brazil national team in 2023 and scored one goal in six appearances.

Profile

• Full name: Gabriel dos Santos Magalhaes
• Date of birth: December 19, 1997
• Age: 27 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
• Nationality: Brazilian
• Profession: Footballer
• Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
• Parents: Marcelo Magalhaes
• Siblings: Vinicius and Mayara
• Spouse: Gabrielle Figueiredo
• Children: Maya
• Relationship status: Engaged
• Net worth: €22.5 million

Early Life and Education

Gabriel Magalhaes was born on December 19 1997, in the Pirituba District of São Paulo, Brazil. He is the son of Marcelo Magalhaes, a former footballer who played for Corinthians and Portuguesa.

He has two siblings: a brother named Vinicius and a sister named Mayara. He grew up in a humble, religious family and attended a Catholic school. He is currently 27 years old.

Gabriel began his football career at 13 when he joined Avaí, a club based in Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina state.

He initially struggled with homesickness and returned to São Paulo after a week, but he changed his mind and went back to Avaí after two weeks.

He impressed the coaches with his talent and determination and earned his first professional contract at 16. He helped the team win promotion to Brasileiro Série A, the top division of Brazilian football 2017.

Personal Life

Gabriel Magalhaes is in a relationship with Gabrielle Figueiredo, a Brazilian model and influencer. The couple got engaged in September 2021 and had their first child, a daughter named Maya, in April 2022.

They live together in London, where Gabriel plays for Arsenal. Gabriel is a devout Catholic who often posts pictures of his family and faith on social media.

He is also fluent in French, having taught himself the language after joining Lille in 2017.

Career

Gabriel Magalhaes joined Lille, a French club, in January 2017, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract.

He played for the reserve team, Lille II, before being loaned to fellow Ligue 1 side Troyes in July 2017. In a 3–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, he made only one appearance for Troyes.

He was then loaned to Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb in January 2018, where he also played only one game, in a 1–0 win over Rijeka.

Gabriel returned to Lille in 2018 and made his first start for the senior team on February 10 2019, in a 2–0 win over Guingamp.

He became a regular starter for Lille in the 2019–20 season, forming a solid partnership with José Fonte at the heart of the defence.

He scored his first goal for Lille in a 5–1 win over Paris Saint-Germain on April 14 2019. He also played in all six of Lille’s Champions League group-stage matches, where they faced Valencia, Chelsea, and Ajax. He extended his contract with Lille until 2023 on January 31 2020.

Gabriel Magalhaes attracted the attention of several European clubs, including Napoli, Manchester United, and Everton, but he chose to join Arsenal, a Premier League club, on September 1 2020.

He signed a long-term contract worth £27 million. He made his debut for Arsenal on September 12 2020, in a 3–0 win over Fulham, where he scored the second goal with a header.

He quickly became a key player for Arsenal, winning the FA Cup and the Community Shield in his first season. He also signed a new contract with Arsenal until 2027 in October 2022.

Gabriel Magalhaes debuted for the Brazil national team on September 9 2023, in a 2–0 win over Peru in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

He scored his first international goal on October 12 2023, in a 3–1 win over Venezuela. He has since earned six caps and scored one goal for Brazil.

Awards

Gabriel Magalhaes has won several awards and accolades throughout his career, individually and with his teams. Some of his notable achievements are:

• Brasileiro Série B: 2016 (with Avaí)
• FA Cup: 2020–21 (with Arsenal)
• FA Community Shield: 2020 (with Arsenal)
• Arsenal Player of the Month: September 2020, October 2020, December 2020
• Premier League Player of the Month: September 2020
• PFA Fans’ Player of the Month: September 2020
• Premier League Goal Accreditation Appeals Panel: January 2024 (awarded a second goal in a 5–0 win over Crystal Palace)

Net Worth

According to various sources, Gabriel Magalhaes has an estimated net worth of €22.5 million ($23.8 million).

His main source of income is his football career, especially his contract with Arsenal.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @_gabrielmagalhaes
• Twitter handle: @biel_m04