Gabriel Magalhaes, since joining Arsenal in 2020, has made a significant impact as a goal-scoring defender. His knack for finding the net is a familiar and exciting sight for Arsenal fans. Remarkably, he’s become the most prolific goal-scoring defender in the Premier League since his arrival, outscoring his counterparts with a total of 12 league goals.
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His journey of impressive scoring began with a memorable debut goal against Fulham in September 2020. In his first season, he found the net twice, followed by five critical goals in the next season, including decisive winners against tough teams like Wolves and West Ham United. His contributions continued, with important goals in subsequent seasons, notably against high-profile teams like Chelsea and Liverpool.
Gabriel gets a goal on his Arsenal debut 💪
Willian with the assist too, new signings making the perfect start! pic.twitter.com/8CHxZpZeCU
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) September 12, 2020
According to Arsenal website, Gabriel’s recent scoring form has elevated him to an elite group of defenders in Europe’s top leagues, including England, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain. His 12 goals place him among the continent’s most effective defenders in front of goal.
Here’s the list of top-scoring Premier League defenders since the 2020/21 season:
1. Gabriel Magalhaes – 12 goals
2. Ben Mee – 10 goals
3. Stuart Dallas – 9 goals
4. Kurt Zouma – 9 goals
5. Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8 goals
6. Ben Chilwell – 8 goals
7. Lewis Dunk – 8 goals
8. Michael Keane – 8 goals
9. Virgil van Dijk – 8 goals
In Arsenal’s history, Gabriel’s scoring feats have put him on par with legendary defenders like Tony Adams and William Gallas, each with 12 Premier League goals. He’s just a single goal away from tying with Thomas Vermaelen’s record and aspires to eventually surpass Laurent Koscielny, who leads the chart with 22 goals as Arsenal’s top-scoring defender in the Premier League.
