Gabriel Pereira

Gabriel Pereira Magalhães dos Santos (born 7 May 2000) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Danish Superliga club Copenhagen.

Career Pereira began playing football with his local club Araruama as a defensive midfielder for 4 years, before moving to the youth side of Sampaio Corrêa-RJ in late 2017 and transitiong to a centre-back.

In 2019, he was scouted by Volta Redonda and finished his development with their under-20s. On 27 January 2020, he signed his first professional contract with Volta Redonda until 2023.

On 3 August 2021, he moved to Liga Portugal 2 side Vilafranquense on loan with an option to buy. His option was activated for the second season, and he ended up making 46 league appearances with Vilafranquense.

On 30 January 2023, Pereira signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente, for a reported fee of €650.000 for 50% of the player's economic rights.

On 8 August 2024, Pereira signed with Danish club F.C. Copenhagen on a five-year contract.

Playing style Pereira is an ambidextrous centre-back who plays as a central defender. He has been observed to attempt higher-risk actions instead of more conservative options.

Career statistics

Honours Copenhagen Danish Superliga: 2024–25 Danish Cup: 2024–25 Individual Danish Superliga Team of the Year: 2024–25