Gabriel (footballer, born 2003)

Gabriel Knesowitsch (born 18 October 2003), simply known as Gabriel, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Cuiabá.

Career
Born in Guarapuava, Paraná, Gabriel joined Londrina's youth setup from FC Cascavel. He made his first team debut on 26 February 2022, coming on as a first-half substitute for injured Léo Assunpção in a 2–1 Campeonato Paranaense away loss to Rio Branco-PR.

Gabriel made his Série B debut on 28 October 2022, starting in a 2–0 home loss to Ituano. Definitely promoted to the main squad for the 2023 season, he established himself as a regular starter, and scored his first professional goal on 20 May of that year, netting the opener in a 2–0 away win over Tombense.

On 9 October 2023, Gabriel renewed his contract with LEC until 2027.

Personal life
Gabriel is of Polish, Austrian and German descent, and holds a Polish passport.