Gabi Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 70 kg |
Date of Birth | July 10, 1983 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Gabi is a Spanish former professional footballer who is best known for his career as a defensive midfielder for teams like Atlético Madrid, Al Sadd, Zaragoza, and Getafe. He also represented Spain at youth level. With Atlético Madrid, he had won tournaments like La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and they were also runner-up in Supercopa de España and UEFA Champions League. During the course of his career, Gabi has also won numerous other tournaments such as Qatar Cup, Qatar Stars League, Sheikh Jassim Cup, and many more.
Born Name
Gabriel Fernández Arenas
Nick Name
Gabi
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Madrid, Spain
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Footballer
Manager
Gabi is signed with K.Floris Sports Agency.
Position
Midfielder
Shirt Number
14
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180 cm
Weight
70 kg or 154 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Passionate player
- Warrior on the pitch
- Tattoos
Brand Endorsements
Gabi has appeared in a TV advert for Atletico Madrid.
Best Known For
His huge contribution to both his team’s offense and defense. Gabi was the key player for Atletico Madrid’s success during the 2011-2012 and 2013-2014 seasons when the Spanish team managed to win the UEFA Europa League (2011-2012), Copa del Rey (2012-2013) and, Primera Division (2013-2014).
First Football Match
Gabi played his first official game as a senior with the reserve team of Atletico Madrid in 2002.
Strengths
- Focus
- Tackling
- Passing
- Set-Pieces taker
- Long Balls
Weaknesses
- Commits foul often
- Finishing
- Technique
Gabriel Fernandez Facts
- He was a part of Atletico Madrid’s youth system.
- Gabi was loaned to Getafe CF. During his loan time at the Spanish club, he appeared in 52 matches and scored only one goal against RCD Espanyol on April 9, 2006.
- In February 2009, Gabi agreed on signing a four-year deal with Real Zaragoza for a price of 9 million euros.
- During the 2010-2011 season, he captained Zaragoza.
- On July 1, 2011, Gabi moved to Atletico Madrid after he signed a contract worth 3 million euros.
- During the 2012-2013 season, Fernandez was named the new captain of Atletico Madrid by the club’s manager Diego Simeone.
- As a member of the U-20 national team of Spain, he finished in second place at the 2003 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
- He won the Supercopa de España with Atletico Madrid in 2014.
- Gabi is not on social media.