Gabriel Xavier (footballer, born 2001)

Gabriel Lheman Xavier (born 6 May 2001), known as Gabriel Xavier, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a central defender for Bahia.

Mirassol
Born in Andradina, São Paulo, Gabriel Xavier began his career with Araçatuba before joining Mirassol's youth setup in 2017. He made his first team debut on 8 April 2019, coming on as a late substitute for Matheus Felipe in a 3–1 Campeonato Paulista away loss against Red Bull Brasil.

In 2019, Gabriel Xavier moved abroad after being loaned to Portuguese club Famalicão. Upon returning in September 2020, he was promoted to the first team.

Bahia
On 22 September 2020, Gabriel Xavier was loaned to Bahia, initially for the under-20 side. His loan was extended for a further year the following 23 January, and he signed a permanent contract with the club on 3 February 2022.

After being sparingly used during the 2022 Série B as Bahia achieved promotion, Gabriel Xavier renewed his contract until 2026 on 5 January 2023. He scored his first professional goal on 11 April, netting the winner in a 2–1 away win over Volta Redonda, for the year's Copa do Brasil.

Honours
Bahia
 * Campeonato Baiano: 2023