SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

GABRIEL BARBOSA
GABRIEL BARBOSA
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Number
#9
Nationality
Brazil
Team
FLAMENGO (Brazil)
Coach
ROGERIO CENI
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
5 6 3 4 6 6 6 36 1.6 £2.25M

Player name: Gabriel Barbosa (commonly known as "Gabigol")

Full name: Gabriel Barbosa Almeida

  • Nationality: Brazil
  • Date of birth: August 30, 1996
  • Place of birth: São Paulo, Brazil
  • Position: Forward / Striker
  • Current club (as of last update): Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Flamengo)

Club career highlights:

  • Started his senior career at Santos FC, breaking through as a young goal-scorer and attracting attention from Europe.
  • Signed by Inter Milan in 2016; spent time on loan at Benfica and returned to Brazil on loan to Santos and later Flamengo.
  • Joined Flamengo initially on loan and then permanently; became one of Flamengo's most important attackers.
  • Key contributor to Flamengo's success in the late 2010s and early 2020s, including winning the Copa Libertadores and multiple Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles.

Playing style: A clinical striker known for his finishing, movement in the penalty area, strong positional sense and ability to score with both feet. Also noted for his composure in one-on-one situations and making decisive attacking runs.

International career: Represented Brazil at youth levels (including the U-20s) and has been capped by the senior Brazil national team, earning appearances in friendlies and competitive matches.

Notable achievements:

  • Top scorer and decisive figure in Flamengo's 2019 Copa Libertadores triumph.
  • Multiple domestic titles with Flamengo (Campeonato Carioca, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A).
  • Individual awards and top-scorer honors in Brazilian competitions during his time with Flamengo.

Reputation: Widely regarded in Brazil and South America as one of the most prolific forwards of his generation, with a large fan following at Flamengo for his match-winning contributions.