Gabriel Martinelli | Rise At Arsenal, Manchester United Trials & Brazil World Cup Call Up

Gabriel Martinelli sits down with The Players Tribune to talk about his rise into one of world football's most exciting talents. Gabriel Martinelli talks about his upbringing and playing for Brazil ahead of the World Cup. Gabriel Martinelli talks through his experiences on trial with Manchester United, and his move to Arsenal. Gabriel Martinelli opens up about his love for Arsenal, his teammates and relationship with the fans.
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[@k-h969]

Love Martinelli, his progress in 3 years has been crazy. Even looking at the photos, he looks like a young kid and now he is a man. People forget he had a terrible injury too and has come back stronger. His development year on year is crazy. Looking forward to watching him progress further.

[@patchh15]

Yes of course, that and Arteta didn't play him for a long time until he fell out with Auba.

[@k-h969]

@@patchh15 Not true, Emile Smith Rowe was playing really well off the left in the first half of last season. Martinelli showed the kind of form he does this season, consistently, in the last few months of the season, his performance in March against Leicester stands out. When Auba was dropped, Lacazette and then eventually Nketiah played up front. He showed it in glimpses but not consistently, as he does now.

[@thefootballhub_089]

Always finding negative things to pin on Arteta

[@annewalden3795]

@@patchh15 Arteta judged that Martinelli was not quite ready for a regular place in the first team but he clearly felt confident about his talent , energy and commitment .

[@annewalden3795]

@@thefootballhub_089 Some people are very mean. Arteta has put his heart and soul into the Arsenal team and deserves praise.

[@markc1628]

Happy to hear Gabi talk well about Auba. He was a key figure in the dressing room who clearly had the respect of his teammates and lead us to trophies during a difficult period in the team. Its a shame it did not work out between him and Arteta, but glad to hear from the likes of Gabi and Saka that he had a positive impact on the youngsters coming up. A true Gunner 🔴 COYG

[@FatTodd]

Sad how we went out, kinda like cristiano at united. I don’t like seeing players who did a lot for their respective clubs get turned on but once the heat dies down over time it will be forgotten about.

[@patchh15]

Yes, just tells you you shouldn't listen to what the press say. They all portrayed Auba as a villain, as if he was a problem for the dressing room. Anything but, he's one of the easiest guys to ever get along with - in the words of Klopp & Tuchel.

[@ismaeljrp1]

@@patchh15 his issue was his lack of professionalism. Not being a bad guy.

[@visianwatson1047]

@@patchh15 auba problem was his lack of maturity and leadership qualities arteta got him gone before it got to the bad guy stage

[@olawalefemi-aborowa6741]

Yes but he's still a 🐍. You can't have arsenal tatted on you and go and play for another London team. Chelsea of all teams! Oh, helllll no! North London is forever RED.

[@cinnamon5083]

Someone needs to study how Arteta develops wingers man. From Sterling and Sane to Martinelli and Saka. The fact that Arteta managed to add pausa to Martinelli's game is insane. This boy is going to the top.

[@FatTodd]

Mudryk next in line to get the arteta upgrade card

[@patchh15]

lol Martinelli always had insane talent, he scored 10 goals under Emery in 3 months. Sterling, Sane & Saka were also great. You're acting as if he turned Laca into a serial goalscorer haha.

[@cinnamon5083]

@@patchh15 Martinelli under Emery was just a roadrunner with no pausa and he always kept his head down lmaooo. He was raw and needed refining

[@mohamedasad322]

The only one he failed was Pepe,and Pepe wasn't even an outfield player.

[@KevynTemer]

@@mohamedasad322 Pepe was full of himself. That’s why he failed. I am an Arsenal fan but I hated Pepe.

[@ramialeksandersaini6498]

I almost shed a tear on the Saliba part!

[@isa12rae]

The players were really touched by that. I think Ramsdale spoke about it too. ❤

[@srykextraodinairecreation9962]

Auba a good person but his last days at Arsenal disnt work out well as the demand is so high and his desire getting less

[@c4gob00m]

Likewise. I remember watching the game and hearing the stadium roaring after we kicked off when Saliba scored the own goal and I was shocked. That’s not the Arsenal I’ve known for the past 4-5 years. Whenever we went down the fans would turn, but this time a brand new player scored an own goal and the fans were louder than ever with positive energy? You can see why the players talk week in and week out about the shift at the Emirates and away games

[@wasabijones4571]

was in the crowd when that happened. never seen it before the previous times ive been at the emirates

[@truegunner7223]

Martinelli is a attitude monster ... he is more creative than most creative midfielders.

[@benhaines.5064]

Frightening so far this season... just been ridiculously good.

[@Pwnziillaaaa]

This kid has the craziest potential. So rare to have that talent with the work effort and humility . Absolutely love him!!!

[@abdulrahimtwahir7142]

Martinelli, what a player

[@patchh15]

My favourite Arsenal player since Cesc. He just has the 'it' factor, his talent combined with his personality... he's a star.

[@NOURINHO-rv5fk]

Aren’t we lucky to have a super star like Martinelli. I can’t wait to see this team win the premier league, and Champions league.

[@K.Impact]

Mark my words, he will win the Ballon D'or one day. Hopefully, it will be with Arsenal.

[@moniquejacobs289]

His gonna go far,I'm telling you his gonna go very far very very very far And so will this Arsenal team COYG 🔴⚪

[@azrafchowdhury14]

My Brazilian Starboy Martinelli. I absolutely love him and we're so lucky to have him at Arsenal.

[@Jasonmulla]

Martinelli is gonna be there for our first title and our first European trophy in a lifetime

[@bjorn2970]

Humble kid and Arsenal legend in the making!

[@mallyy1251]

I love this young man. What a player he is

[@icyBulls]

He is improving at an unbelievable pace.

[@kipishism]

Man I love this kid.... can't wait to see him tear it up at the world cup

[@atusasirerehemah7623]

Thanks for being speedy we love you

[@PowerofRa_]

What a player. Not a player out there id want over martinelli. His attacking mentality work rate and passion is extraordinary

[@ShahAfc]

Special player. So humble ❤

[@hectorr6299]

Aubameyang will always have a soft place in my heart. He may not be the most disciplined, but as a human being he is incredible and humble.

[@annewalden3795]

Hector I liked Aubameyang but he did not behave in a professional manner and he did not give a good example to the Arsenal youngsters .Arteta handled the situation well and deserves credit .

[@hectorr6299]

@@annewalden3795 agreed

[@robo96]

Superstar. Best LW in the league this season and is just getting started. Pacey, ambidextrous and clinical. A tried and tested combination of skills that only gets better with XP. Future Arsenal legend in the making

[@sieundanyandika]

Fantastic description! 👍

[@coolcalmcloud363]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite players!

[@hamzaabdi8660]

He has a good mentality and so humble future looks bright for a martinelli

[@A9X137]

This guy has got a lot of potential to be one of the worlds best 💯

[@saumildesai2442]

My boy!!! ❤ All he wants is to win it ALL with The Arsenal 🔴. I did choke up watching the parts about Auba and the Saliba OG. We owe all our success to the pain we went through at the end of last season and Arteta has taught them to use it to grow into what they are now.

[@Kaiser_Sama]

Keep Fighting Gabi! You're headed straight for the top. I hope you stay at Arsenal for years and years.

[@peterkamau3521]

Martinelli will be the 1st Arsenal player to win the Balon d'or 🙏💯

[@Damascux_107_]

His Mid 🙄

[@leoaguilar3442]

HES ONE OF US COYG ❤

[@patrickpornan833]

Arsenal!!! Please pay this guy whatever he wants and sign him to a long term deal. Love his story, love his grit, and love that God had a plan for him at Arsenal. COYG!!!!

[@jimmybazza6824]

I love this guy, happy he's putting himself out there. Awesome player, love his tenacity, future superstar!!!

[@kane8233]

That Auba part really make me glad. Auba was really a key figure to the team and its shame what happen between him and Arteta.

[@annewalden3795]

Kane a Manager has to be able to rely on his players and Auba was not 100% reliable .

[@kaliye5588]

Am glad Man Utd decided against signing u.... u r a delight to watch man.... It feels like payback to cristiano ronaldo's situation back in 03

[@JimiAlexander525]

I love him so much ❤❤❤ 🇨🇦

[@AlPacino24]

🔥🔥

[@fantasytv93]

Remember the name ❤

[@alyanabilah8316]

my favourite arsenal player! and it was touching to see him talk about auba. we love arsenal.

[@rdfm98]

When this guy matures, he’ll be one of the very best

[@ravisunder83]

You going to be legend in Arsenal brother. Keep it up. ❤️

[@kiranpandiyan159]

He is 21 and in 3 years he will be just 24 and he will be an absolute beast. All we need now is Jesus to get back to his best finishing and ESR to be back and this team will be deadly.

[@shinasuka1799]

Legend in the making 💪

[@TH-kt5ir]

Future Ballon Dor Winner

[@ilukorivan4339]

Gabi' s personality is incredible.may God be on his way to greatness ♥️

[@AnotherAnonymousMan]

Gabi is such an outrageously talented player. He's already nightmare to play against and he's nowhere near his peak.

[@PapikenCS]

2:53 wow

[@youngjed.i]

MY HEART

[@ramialeksandersaini6498]

My boy!!!!! ❤️

[@gerusa_]

fechada com Martinelli pro hexa da seleção! Boraaaa⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🟢🟡

[@rohithraja3503]

Remember the name ❤️ Gabi

[@reccyre]

He will achieve great things at The Arsenal 😍✨

[@kallumeastwick1870]

I love this guy man

[@francoislepatriote3790]

I am very proud as an Arsenal fan of Gabriel Martinelli and his meteoric rise. He tried out at Manchester United and Barcelona where he was turned down and Arsenal saw his potential when he was a teenager in Brazil's 4th division, and now he's at the World Cup representing Brazil. I almost love him as an Arsenal trained player like Saka, Smith-Rowe.

[@ajaobabajide5558]

Amazing player and great personality

[@mr.idowuamune6041]

As an Arsenal fan, I would say, the faith managers put in players also helps them do well in the long run - even overcoming injuries.

[@jacobculshaw]

Love this guy

[@TheTrueTeknician]

Love it!

[@ceritasejarah6064]

I hope you can make another episode "Remember The Name" with Bukayo Saka

[@MrSlinxy]

His dream since 13 was to play for Utd… God’s plan for him was to play for the Arsenal… Goes to show, God’s plans for us are always better than our dreams…

[@thouxan5990]

You guys should have more subscribers with the people you get access to interviewing great videos

[@mrzach728]

I pray you stay fit and achieve your dreams

[@meddyfurniture]

This video has taught me something i wish i knew 15yrs ago! In School, In my area i was regarded one of the best i got school scholarships for football and it was all like normal i thought it would always be this way! I then got trials during high school it was insane cos nobody in my school had ever got that chance i was the first to get chances with 2 clubs who were top 5 in the country one of them being Rio Ferdinand Academy as well life was good but when i was taken for real trials to get a pro license i swear i don't know what happened i did everything i knew and this manager was too tough and being a shy boy i responded with fear of losing my chance which i did after 6 months a week later my mum receives a phone call from the team 2nd on the national league table omg i felt like God had blessed me again cos the man who wanted me was a former national team head coach that alone made me feel like i was ok and not what the previous manager was saying to me. First day at this huge vintage stadium he walks with me with his hand around me i felt confident but getting to the club i'm made to run the full pitch alone for 2 weeks watching other guys train the coach in that team was weird making some awkward jokes using me i really lost it and didn't know how to handle the pressure though i kept coming back, The day comes when i get my chance in a friendly game i come on when it's 2-2 and i assist the winning goal i swear the next thing i'm benched for a month unfortunately the man who had brought me to the club the late David Otti dies and i'm left literally alone emotionally next thing i'm released without reason they just said they didn't want me i swear even most first team players were surprised tbh and came to say sorry to me and comfort me. I went back home and cried like hell lol when my family topped me some money i moved to middle East and got a chance in Div 3 in Dubai i was then released i kept asking myself what was the problem cos the guys who were scouting me were credible guys legends in those countries but things didn't work out in like 2-3 times and i just thought maybe football wasn't for me i stopped chasing that dream that was reaalllllly reaaaalllly close! What hurts me i meet random people on a daily basis in town who ask me what happened i really had what it takes blah blah omg it hurts you see people disappointed lol Problem is my mindset was thinking i got seen by the best first so i should keep chasing the best i wish i took a bit lower options to gel in slowly, See how Martinelli has grown from reject to one of the best young players in the premier league. NEVER GIVE UP! Football is funny you may be rejected but when God is creating a path where you're supposed to be! I'm a Man Utd fan and this makes me feel bad we actually lost out on a diamond!

[@isa12rae]

Proud of you, Nelli 💓💓💓

[@pochoodiscovery7662]

love this man . he must stay with us until end of his career and win with us trophy .bring us champions league

[@caleb0388]

Love to hear what Auba did. I hope that passes on to the other players who are the stars now

[@PeeaaaK]

Gabiiiiiiiiiiiii

[@shady1630]

Come on gabi!!!❤

[@TheyCallHimShaddow]

By far my fav player followed by Odegard. The second-best player after Jesus. Build the team around him!

[@tommy_mila]

Brazil will go far this tournament. Might even win it

[@lyricalassasin31]

I guess cream rises to the top Even when big clubs thought he was a flop

[@ProudGooner]

Klopp did not say Martinelli was a talent of the century for nothing indeed!

[@runningonemty8566]

❤

[@a.nasongo3152]

he comes from Sao Paolo and he plays for The Arsenal

[@zelandiart]

Thank God he didn't end up at United. Such a baller

[@mwroysan]

It would have been nice if there were subtitles🤔🤨

[@kanakulyawilliam1452]

Remember this one day he will be nominated on the ball ondor

[@EpicTube84]

If Klopp says Martinelli is a generational talent, believe it.

[@Doggomorph]

If you put dusan Vladhovic into this team you will see a van nistelrooy type of player

[@jimbojimbo6873]

Joining a new club seems worse than changing schools as a shy kid

[@jordan3rdd193]

16 Months later scoring winners against city to clinch the Premier League Title

[@josevalenciarodriguez5980]

song name 0.25?

[@harithzainuddin7827]

How did man utd reject martinelli on trial and flunked 80m on that flop jadon sancho?

[@vomo01]

Renew the contract plz

[@maikonadriano7490]

trocar jogador santos futebol clube Cadu mandar direito Arsenal mesmo trocar jogador Gabriel Martinelli mandar direito santos futebol clube

[@Damascux_107_]

Bang Average

[@gildog]

Yeah but he can't spin like Anthony

[@sieundanyandika]

We're analysing Martineli's game of football, not some spinning!

[@agneat4596]

We are winning the prem and UCL in next 2 years bookmark this

[@GENISONMATIAZ]

Genison Mts10.