Copa del Rey
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Gabriel Paulista is a defender from Brazil who plays for Corinthians, wearing shirt number 3. Born in 1990, he stands 1.85 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Gabriel Armando de Abreu
Known as
G. de Abreu
Position
Defender
Team
Corinthians
Nationality
Brazil
Date of birth
26 November 1990
Age
35 years
Height
1.85 m
Weight
72 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
3
Season statistics
0
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
W
W
W
W
L
Trophy cabinet · 6 won
FA Cup
2×
World Cup Qualifiers – South America
1×
2018
Premier League
1×
Honours and individual awards
Gabriel Paulista has won 1 individual honour.
Other honours
- FotMob La Liga Team of The Season 2021–22
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Gabriel Paulista so far
Gabriel Paulista's career began at Vitória. He moved to Villarreal in 2013 for €3.3m, to Arsenal in 2015 for €15m, to Valencia in 2017 for €11m and then to Corinthians in 2026, among 6 recorded transfers in total. He has won 8 trophies, including WC Qualification South America, Copa Del Rey, FA Cup. He currently plays for Corinthians.
Career history · 6 transfers
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2026
Beşiktaş Corinthians
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2024
Atlético de Madrid Beşiktaş
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2024
Valencia Atlético de Madrid
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2017
Arsenal Valencia
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2015
Villarreal Arsenal
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2013
Vitória Villarreal
Frequently asked questions about Gabriel Paulista
What team does Gabriel Paulista play for?
Gabriel Paulista plays for Corinthians.
What position does Gabriel Paulista play?
Gabriel Paulista plays as a defender, usually as a centre back.
How old is Gabriel Paulista?
Gabriel Paulista is 35 years old, born on 26 November 1990.
How tall is Gabriel Paulista?
Gabriel Paulista is 1.85 m (6′1″) tall.
Where is Gabriel Paulista from?
Gabriel Paulista is from Brazil.
Which teams has Gabriel Paulista played for?
Gabriel Paulista has played for Vitória, Villarreal, Arsenal, Valencia, Atlético de Madrid, Beşiktaş and Corinthians.
Where can you follow Gabriel Paulista?
You can follow Gabriel Paulista on Instagram (@gpaulista5). These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Gabriel Paulista wear?
Gabriel Paulista wears shirt number 3 for Corinthians.
When did Gabriel Paulista join Corinthians?
Gabriel Paulista joined Corinthians from Beşiktaş on 12 January 2026.