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Gabriel Sara
Brazilian footballer (born 1999) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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. He previously played for Norwich City and São Paulo.
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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.[2]
He is a fan of anime, and has described One Piece as his favorite TV show.[3]
Besides his native Portuguese, Sara also speaks English.[4]
Club career
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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.[5]
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.[6] 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[7] on 14 February 2023, before netting in back-to-back games in the Canaries' 2–0 win over Cardiff City,[8] and scoring the winner in a 3–2 victory away to play-off chasing Millwall.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11]
Galatasaray
On 4 August 2024, it was announced that Sara had signed a five-year contract with Turkish club Galatasaray.[12][13] He announced that he will wear jersey number 20.[14]
2024–25
Sara has made a strong start for Galatasaray, showing consistent form across competitions. In the Süper Lig, he has been a regular starter in Buruk's squad. His vision and passing skills have bolstered the midfield, and he's been directly involved in both goal-scoring and playmaking roles. His contributions have helped keep Galatasaray on the top of the league, demonstrating a clear influence in key matches.
On 21 September 2024, he scored the third goal in a 1–3 away win over Fenerbahçe in The Intercontinental Derby.
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Career statistics
- As of match played 8 August 2025[15]
- Includes Campeonato Paulista
- Includes Copa do Brasil, FA Cup, Turkish Cup
- Includes EFL Cup
- Two appearances in Copa Libertadores, two appearances and one goal in Copa Sudamericana
- Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, nine appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honours
São Paulo
Galatasaray
Individual
- Norwich City Player of the Season: 2022–23
- EFL Championship Player of the Month: August 2023[10]
- EFL Championship Team of the Season: 2023–24[18]
- PFA Team of the Year: 2023–24 Championship[19]
- The Athletic Championship Team of the Season: 2023–24[20]
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