Gabriel Paulista
Footballer, central defender, Arsenal
Born
November 26th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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A Brazilian footballer who primarily played as a central defender, held a professional career spanning clubs in Brazil, Spain, and England. Started at the Brazilian club Vitoria before moving to Europe, where significant stints included playing for Valencia in La Liga and Arsenal in the Premier League. Contributed to the team reaching the FA Cup final in 2017 and securing the title, along with participation in various league competitions.
Won the FA Cup with Arsenal in 2017
Played for Valencia in La Liga
Started professional career at Vitoria
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