Gabriel dos Santos da Silva (born 16 May 2005), commonly known as Gabriel Vareta, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for UAE club Al Wasl.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gabriel dos Santos da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al Wasl | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2025 | Palmeiras | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2025 | Palmeiras | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Al-Fahya (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2025– | Al Wasl | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 May 2025 | |||
Club career
editHe progressed through the club's youth system, winning multiple youth titles, most notably captaining the team to victory in the 2022 Copa do Brasil Sub-17.[2]
On 31 January 2025, Vareta was loaned to Saudi Pro League side Al-Fayha until the end of the 2024–25 season, in a deal that does not include a purchase option.[3][4]
On 23 July 2025, Vareta joined UAE Pro League club Al Wasl on a three-year contract.[5]
Career statistics
edit- As of 11 May 2025
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals | Cup | Apps | Goals | Total | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Fayha | 2024–25 | Saudi Pro League | 12 | 0 | – | – | 10 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 12 | 0 | – | – | 10 | 0 | ||||
References
edit- ↑ "البرازيلي غابرييل فاريتا فيحاوي حتى نهاية الموسم" [Brazilian Gabriel Vareta joins Al-Fayha until the end of the season]. alfayhasc.com (in Arabic). Al-Fayha SC. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "Grande joia da zaga do Palmeiras, Gabriel Vareta levanta taça da Copa do Brasil Sub-17 e festeja" [Palmeiras' defensive gem, Gabriel Vareta lifts the U-17 Brazil Cup trophy and celebrates]. UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). UOL. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "Palmeiras empresta zagueiro Gabriel Vareta do Sub-20 ao Al-Fayha, da Arábia Saudita" [Palmeiras loans U-20 defender Gabriel Vareta to Al-Fayha, from Saudi Arabia]. Bolavip Brasil (in Portuguese). Bolavip. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "Time saudita anuncia contratação de Gabriel Vareta, zagueiro do sub-20 do Palmeiras, por empréstimo" [Saudi team announces signing of Gabriel Vareta, Palmeiras U-20 defender, on loan]. Gazeta Esportiva (in Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ↑ "الوصل يعزز دفاعه بضم البرازيلي جابرييل فاريتا".