Gabriel Bontempo

Gabriel Morais Silva Bontempo (born 16 January 2005), known as Gabriel Bontempo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Santos. Mainly an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a winger or a central midfielder.

Club career Born in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Bontempo joined Santos' youth setup in 2016, after a trial in his hometown. On 8 July 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.

On 30 June 2024, Bontempo was registered with the first team squad for the 2024 Série B. On 13 October, he renewed his link with the club until December 2026.

Bontempo made his first team debut on 25 January 2025, starting in a 2–1 Campeonato Paulista away loss to Velo Clube. He scored his first professional goal seven days later, netting his team's second in a 3–1 home win over São Paulo.

On 4 February 2025, Santos announced Bontempo's contract renewal until the end of 2027. On 5 May, he further extended his link until 2028.

Regularly used under head coach Pedro Caixinha, Bontempo lost space under Cleber Xavier, and also saw limited playing time under Juan Pablo Vojvoda, mainly due to an injury. He ended his first senior season with three goals in 37 appearances. After being out of the first five matches of the 2026 season due to a surgery in the nasal septum, he subsequently managed to become a starter under Vojvoda.

On 13 April 2026, Bontempo renewed his contract until December 2030.

International career On 22 July 2025, Bontempo and Santos teammate Luca Meirelles were called up to the Brazil national under-20 team for two friendlies against Paraguay.

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