Gabriel Magalhaes had an eventful game for Arsenal against Bournemouth.
The Brazilian defender has been a key player for Arsenal in recent years, maintaining strong performance this season.
However, Gabriel made a mistake that led to Bournemouth’s first goal, giving the ball away to Evanilson. He quickly made up for it, scoring a well-placed goal just six minutes later.
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Gabriel Magalhaes has been a vital player for Arsenal since he joined the club.
He was signed from Lille in the summer of 2020 and made an instant impression, scoring in his first match against Fulham.
Gabriel has now netted 20 Premier League goals, the most by any defender in that period.
His latest goal against Bournemouth brings him closer to Laurent Koscielny’s club record.
Koscielny holds the record for Arsenal’s highest-scoring defender in the Premier League, with 22 goals in 255 matches. Gabriel is now just two goals away, having played only 175 games.
It seems likely that Gabriel will break Koscielny’s record soon, which would be a significant achievement.
How close is Gabriel Magalhaes to the Premier League scoring record for defenders?
Scoring 20 goals from a centre-back position is impressive, and he appears to be just getting started.
Gabriel has become a major threat during set pieces. With players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka providing good service, his goal tally is expected to rise.
While surpassing Koscielny’s Arsenal record seems likely, how does Gabriel compare to the all-time Premier League record for defenders?
John Terry is the current record holder with 41 goals in 492 matches for Chelsea. Gabriel is still far from that total in terms of games played, but he is halfway to reaching Terry’s mark.
If he remains healthy and keeps his spot in the lineup, reaching this milestone is possible. Given his current consistency, it wouldn’t be surprising if he sets multiple records in his career.
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