Gabriel Martinelli is the highest scoring Brazilian in Europe’s top 5 leagues

Gabriel Martinelli scored the first goal against Liverpool on Sunday.

Gabriel Martinelli, the 20-year-old Brazilian forward, has been making waves in the English Premier League since his arrival at Arsenal in 2019. And in the latest fixture between Arsenal and Liverpool on Sunday, Martinelli added to his impressive tally, scoring a goal that took him to 14 goals in Europe’s top 5 leagues this season.

This feat means that Martinelli is now the highest-scoring Brazilian in Europe’s top 5 leagues this season, surpassing the likes of Neymar and Vinicius Junior, who play for Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, respectively.

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Martinelli’s rise to prominence in Europe has been nothing short of remarkable. After joining Arsenal from Ituano in his native Brazil, he quickly established himself as a fan favourite with his energetic displays and eye for goal. His performances earned him a call-up to the Brazilian national team, and he was widely tipped as a star of the future.

However, Martinelli’s progress was hampered by a serious knee injury that kept him out of action for much of the 2020/21 season. But he has bounced back in style this season, scoring crucial goals for Arsenal in both the Premier League and Europa League.