The Gunners' Brazilian contingent has spanned Invincibles-era contributors, midfield anchors, and bright young talents. Which was Arsenal's finest from Brazil?
1Gilberto SilvaWorld Cup winner who anchored Arsenal's midfield from 2002 to 2008, starting almost every week in the unbeaten 2003-04 Invincibles season.1000pts
2Gabriel MartinelliDynamic and fearless Brazilian winger who joined Arsenal as a raw teenager in 2019 and established himself as one of the Premier League's most exciting and direct attackers.794pts
3Júlio BaptistaOn-loan forward whose single 2006-07 season at Arsenal included four goals in a famous 6-3 League Cup win over Liverpool at Anfield.611pts
4Gabriel JesusVersatile and combative forward signed from Manchester City in 2022 who brought a relentless pressing style and match-winning quality to Arsenal's title challenge.529pts
5Gabriel MagalhãesCommanding and composed centre-back signed from Lille in 2020 who became one of Arsenal's most important defensive players and a regular for the Brazil national side.448pts
6David LuizFlamboyant Brazilian defender who joined Arsenal from PSG in 2019 and made over 90 appearances in north London, bringing experience and leadership to the backline.241pts
7DenilsonEnergetic central midfielder who joined Arsenal as a teenager in 2006 and made over 100 appearances in north London, developing under Arsène Wenger before loan moves away.241pts
8EduComposed midfielder who won two Premier League titles at Arsenal from 2001 to 2005, including the Invincibles season, and later returned as sporting director.241pts
9SylvinhoThe first Brazilian to sign for Arsenal, the attack-minded left-back joined in 1999 and displaced long-serving Nigel Winterburn with his energy and quality in his debut season.241pts
Photo credits
- Gabriel Martinelli — Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gabriel Jesus — Granada, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sylvinho — Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 4.0
