Brazil lost to Cameroon 1-0 in the World Cup, but Gabriel Martinelli stood out on the field.
Who is Gabriel Martinelli?
Gabriel Martinelli is a 21-year-old striker who plays for Arsenal and the Brazilian national team. He started his career at Ituano and went through the youth categories of Corinthians.
Gabriel Martinelli's career
Martinelli scored 73 goals in 139 games for Corinthians' youth categories. He was sold to Arsenal for approximately R$ 30 million in 2019.
Performance in the World Cup
Martinelli entered the field as a starter for the Brazilian national team in the 1-0 loss to Cameroon. He was the great highlight of Brazil in the match, despite the result. | Statistic | Value | | Age | 21 years old | | Goals scored | 5 goals in 20 games played | | Assists | 2 assists in 20 games played |
What's next?
Martinelli is expected to continue to be an important piece for the Brazilian national team. He has a fast and skillful playing style, which makes him a valuable player for the team.
