Gabi Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

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

1. He was a part of Atletico Madrid’s youth system.
2. 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.
3. In February 2009, Gabi agreed on signing a four-year deal with Real Zaragoza for a price of 9 million euros.
4. During the 2010-2011 season, he captained Zaragoza.
5. On July 1, 2011, Gabi moved to Atletico Madrid after he signed a contract worth 3 million euros.
6. During the 2012-2013 season, Fernandez was named the new captain of Atletico Madrid by the club’s manager Diego Simeone.
7. As a member of the U-20 national team of Spain, he finished in second place at the 2003 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
8. He won the Supercopa de España with Atletico Madrid in 2014.
9. Gabi is not on social media.