Gabriel Martinelli rose to stardom under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. The Brazilian winger, who joined the Gunners in 2019 from Ituano, has made his way up the pecking order until establishing himself as a pivotal member of the starting eleven at the Emirates Stadium.
The 22-year-old, who was called up by Tite for the last FIFA World Cup in Qatar, comes from a breakout season in north London. His impressive rise explains why he made the cut for the PFA Young Player Award, which is voted for by fellow footballers.
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Gabriel Martinelli in the shortlist for PFA Young Player Award
Martinelli showed an interesting evolution in the 2022-23 campaign, recording 15 goals and six assists to help Arsenal return to UEFA Champions League football. The previous season, the Brazilian scored six goals.
The winner of the PFA Young Player of the Year Award will be known on Tuesday, August 29 at the PFA’s 50th anniversary awards ceremony.
Full shortlist for the 2022/23 PFA Young Player of the Year award:
- Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
- Gabriel Martinelli – Arsenal
- Jacob Ramsey – Aston Villa
- Evan Ferguson – Brighton
- Moisés Caicedo – Brighton
- Erling Haaland – Manchester City
