&sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Gabriel_Girotto_Franco_-_Internacional.jpg) Gabriel with Internacional in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gabriel Girotto Franco | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Campinas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Club Athletico Paranaense | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2011 | Paulínia | ||
| 2011–2012 | Botafogo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | Paulínia | 1 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Botafogo | 123 | (2) |
| 2015–2016 | Monte Azul | 0 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Palmeiras (loan) | 59 | (3) |
| 2017–2022 | Corinthians | 238 | (8) |
| 2022– | Internacional | 27 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:25, 26 October 2021 (UTC) | |||
Gabriel Girotto Franco (born in Campinas 11 July 1992), simply known as Gabriel, is a Brazilian and Italian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He currently plays for Internacional, where he received the nickname "RUF RUF" from the fans.[2] He currently plays for Athletico Paranaense, on loan from Internacional.[3]
- ^ "Gabriel" (in Portuguese). Sport Club Internacional. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
- ^ "Ruf, ruf! Gabriel lidera desarmes no Brasileirão, encanta Mano Menezes e vê apelido colar". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 24 June 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Athletico oficializa contratação do volante Gabriel, do Internacional". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 19 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.