Gabriel Sara

Gabriel Davi Gomes Sara (born 26 June 1999), simply known as Gabriel Sara, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Galatasaray and the Brazil national team.

Sara previously played for English club Norwich City and for São Paulo in his native Brazil.

Club career São Paulo Sara made his debut for São Paulo on 3 December 2017, in a 1–1 draw with Bahia, for the Brazilian Championship.

Sara departed São Paulo in 2022. He played 120 matches and scored 17 goals during his time at the club.

Norwich City On 15 July 2022, EFL Championship club Norwich City agreed a £6 million transfer fee plus add-ons with São Paulo for Sara, with the player committing to a contract until 2026. Sara made his debut for Norwich on 6 August 2022, coming on as a substitute for the injured Max Aarons in a 1–1 draw with Wigan Athletic. Sara scored his first goal for Norwich in a 3–2 loss to Preston North End, and scored again three weeks later in a 3–1 win against Stoke City at Carrow Road.

Sara would score again in Norwich's 3–1 win over Hull City on 14 February 2023, before netting in back-to-back games in the Canaries' 2–0 win over Cardiff City, and scoring the winner in a 3–2 victory away to play-off chasing Millwall. He won the Barry Butler memorial trophy for NCFCs player of the season in 2023.

A goal and two assists across the first month of the 2023–24 season saw Sara named EFL Championship Player of the Month award for August. Later in the season, Sara proved a crucial part of Norwich city's bid for a play off spot, scoring a vital goal against Preston late on. In April 2024 at the EFL Awards, Sara was named in the EFL Championship Team of the Season.

Galatasaray On 4 August 2024, it was announced that Sara had signed a five-year contract with Turkish club Galatasaray. He announced that he will wear jersey number 20. A month later, on 14 September, he recorded his first goal and assist in a 5–0 victory over Çaykur Rizespor. A week later, on 21 September, he netted the third goal in a 3–1 away win over Fenerbahçe in The Intercontinental Derby. He scored his first UEFA Champions League goal, as well as providing an assist, in a 5–2 victory over Juventus on 17 February 2026.

International career In March 2026, Sara was called up to the Brazil national team for a set of friendly matches.

Personal life Sara is married to Maria Clara Montemór. The couple has one child, a daughter named Nala, who was born in England on August 30, 2024.

Career statistics Club

Honours São Paulo Campeonato Paulista: 2021

Galatasaray Süper Lig: 2024–25, 2025–26 Turkish Cup: 2024–25

Individual Norwich City Player of the Season: 2022–23 EFL Championship Player of the Month: August 2023 PFA Team of the Year: 2023–24 Championship The Athletic Championship Team of the Season: 2023–24