Gabriel Martinelli
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Brazil €50mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 18.06.2001
Nationality: Brazil
Current club: Arsenal FC
Position: Left Winger
Height: 1.78m
Current market value: €50m
Represented by: Roc Nation Sports
Main agent: Frederico Pena
Reported salary: £9.36m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2027
About
Gabriel Martinelli is a Brazilian left winger who plays for Arsenal FC and the Brazil national team. A direct and explosive attacker, he is known for his acceleration, aggressive movement behind defensive lines and ability to carry the ball at speed from wide positions.
Martinelli joined Arsenal from Brazilian club Ituano in 2019 and developed from a relatively unknown teenage prospect into an established Premier League and Brazil international. He became a central part of Mikel Arteta’s rebuilding project and produced his most prolific Premier League campaign during the 2022/23 season.
Primarily used from the left, Martinelli combines traditional winger qualities with the movement of a forward. He regularly attacks the space between full-back and centre-back and is particularly dangerous when Arsenal regain possession and transition quickly.
At international level, Martinelli progressed into Brazil’s senior setup after previously winning Olympic gold with the country’s U23 team. He represented Brazil at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups.
As of the end of August 2026, Arsenal and Al-Hilal have reached an agreement in principle over Martinelli’s transfer to Saudi Arabia. The move has not yet been formally completed, meaning he remains officially an Arsenal player at the time of publication.
Representation
Agency: Roc Nation Sports
Main representative: Frederico Pena
Regional operation: Roc Nation Sports Brazil
President, Brazil operation: Frederico Pena
Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil, with a wider international network
Jurisdiction: Brazil and international markets
FIFA licence status: Frederico Pena is a FIFA-licensed football agent
Linked with Martinelli since: Originally through TFM Agency, which became part of Roc Nation Sports
Also represents: Vinícius Júnior, Endrick, Lucas Paquetá, Federico Dimarco and Yan Diomande
Related agency page: Roc Nation Sports
Martinelli is represented by Roc Nation Sports, one of the most prominent global sports-management organisations operating in football.
His representation originates from Brazilian agency TFM, led by Frederico Pena. Roc Nation Sports acquired TFM and incorporated its player portfolio into its Brazilian football operation, bringing Martinelli alongside several of Brazil’s highest-profile players.
Pena remains one of the key figures within Roc Nation Sports Brazil and has extensive experience moving Brazilian players into Europe’s leading leagues. The agency combines traditional football representation with commercial management, branding, media and long-term career development.
Career timeline
Early development: Played futsal and football within Corinthians’ youth structure
2015: Joined Ituano
2018: Made his senior debut for Ituano
2019: Produced his breakthrough campaign in the Campeonato Paulista
July 2019: Joined Arsenal
September 2019: Scored twice on his first competitive Arsenal start
2019/20: Scored ten goals across all competitions during his debut season
2020: Won the FA Cup with Arsenal
2020: Sustained a significant knee injury
2021: Won Olympic gold with Brazil at the Tokyo Games
2021/22: Re-established himself as a regular Arsenal starter
March 2022: Made his senior Brazil debut
2022: Represented Brazil at the FIFA World Cup
2022/23: Scored 15 Premier League goals
February 2023: Signed a new Arsenal contract
2023/24: Made his UEFA Champions League breakthrough with Arsenal
2024/25: Continued as an important part of Arsenal’s attacking rotation
2025/26: Helped Arsenal win the Premier League title
2026: Represented Brazil at the FIFA World Cup
Summer 2026: Attracted significant interest from Galatasaray and Al-Hilal
August 2026: Arsenal reached an agreement in principle with Al-Hilal for his transfer
Transfer history
2015 – Corinthians youth setup to Ituano – Youth transfer
2018 – Ituano academy to first team – Promoted to the senior squad
2019 – Ituano to Arsenal – Permanent transfer – Reported initial fee: approximately £6m
2023 – Arsenal contract extension – New agreement until June 2027, with an additional club option
2026 – Arsenal to Al-Hilal – Permanent transfer agreement in principle – Reported package: approximately €65–70m – Pending final completion
Martinelli’s move to Arsenal was one of the club’s most successful investments in young talent. Signed directly from Ituano for a relatively modest fee, he developed into a regular Premier League starter and Brazilian international.
His potential move to Al-Hilal represents a major financial return for Arsenal. The proposed deal would rank among the club’s biggest-ever player sales.
Playing profile
Martinelli is primarily a left winger but can also operate as a centre-forward or from the right side. His game is built around acceleration, direct running and aggressive movement towards goal.
His greatest strength is his ability to attack space. Martinelli regularly positions himself high and wide before making diagonal runs between the opposing right-back and centre-back.
He is particularly dangerous during transitions. When Arsenal regain possession, Martinelli immediately looks to exploit open space and can carry the ball significant distances at high speed.
Unlike a winger who primarily looks to create from outside the penalty area, Martinelli frequently attacks central scoring positions. His movement resembles that of a forward and allows him to arrive at the far post or attack cutbacks from the opposite side.
He is also an aggressive presser. Martinelli closes defenders with intensity, makes repeated recovery runs and contributes significantly to the defensive demands placed on Arsenal’s wide attackers.
His technical qualities include close control at speed, powerful right-footed finishing and the ability to create separation through rapid changes of pace.
Key strengths
Explosive acceleration
Movement behind defensive lines
Progressive ball carrying
Direct one-on-one attacking
Counter-attacking threat
Penalty-area movement
High pressing intensity
Close control at speed
Right-footed finishing
Diagonal runs from the left
Defensive work rate
Ability to play as a winger or forward
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