Gabriel Barbosa, universally known as Gabigol, is a Brazilian striker for Santos and a figure of immense talent and occasional controversy, embodying the classic Brazilian number nine. His career exploded as a teenager at Santos, where he was hailed as the next great prodigy, showcasing a lethal finishing instinct. A high-profile move to Europe with Inter Milan in 2016 did not yield the expected success, leading to a loan back to Brazil with Flamengo. It was at Flamengo where he truly became a legend, delivering an extraordinary 2019 season where he fired the club to both the Copa Libertadores and Brasileirão titles, finishing as the league's top scorer and winning the Bola de Ouro as the best player in Brazil. He has since returned to his boyhood club, Santos, aiming to lead their revival. His main honors include multiple Campeonato Brasileiro Série A titles, the Copa Libertadores, and the Copa América with the Brazilian national team in 2019. Off the pitch, his confident, sometimes flashy persona is as recognizable as his goal celebrations. Gabigol's style is that of a pure penalty-box predator, combining sharp movement with ice-cold finishing, and he remains one of the most recognizable and prolific strikers in South American football.