When Gabriel Magalhaes joined Arsenal in 2020, the club were not widely known for their defensive stability, but that has gradually changed since the Brazilian's arrival.
Although the defender showed signs of his quality in his early seasons at the Emirates, he earned a reputation for being prone to high-profile mistakes, but Gabriel has since eradicated those errors from his game and grown into a dependable presence at the back under Mikel Arteta.
The Brazilian centre-back is now a regular starter for a side that has consistently challenged near the top of the Premier League table, including playing an instrumental role in helping Arsenal lift the Premier League title in 2025-26.
Dominant in the air and dangerous from set pieces, he has also chipped in with a useful number of goals for a defender, scoring at least three goals in each of his six full seasons at the Emirates Stadium.
Gabriel was instrumental in helping Arsenal end their 22-year wait for the Premier League title in the 2025-26 campaign, and his performances saw him named among the nominees for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award, although Bruno Fernandes ultimately took the prize.
It is no surprise, therefore, that his performances have made him a fan favourite among Arsenal supporters, with the defender even having two dedicated songs.
However, his original chant remains the most popular among fans at the Emirates, and it has already been heard ringing around the Emirates and across the country at the start of the club's Premier League title defence in 2026/27.
Here, we break down the words, tune and background of the “You Will Fall in Love, I Know You Will” chant linked with Gabriel.
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Gabriel chant, lyrics and tune
In ‘You'll Fall in Love, I Know You Will', Arsenal fans celebrate the status of Magalhaes as a central pillar of the club's defence. The chant was not composed by a single songwriter; rather, it emerged organically from the stands and gained popularity during the 2022/23 season.
Like many popular football chants, the Gabriel chant likely started with a small group of Arsenal supporters, especially in the North Bank or Clock End stands.
With no official composer of the song, it features easy-to-pick-up, repetitive and adaptable lines as follows:
You'll fall in love, I know you will
Our number 6 is the king of Brazil
Our centre-half, he'll give you hell
Our wall at the back is Gabriel
Ole Ole Ole Ola
Gabriel Magalhães on his new chant. 🎶
🗣️ “First I was very happy that is a recognition of a job properly done. They are always there helping us so I’m very happy for it and I’m sure that I will do the best I can to make them happy.” https://t.co/SqnVl5VtYt
— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) February 20, 2024
How does the ‘King of Brazil’ line in Gabriel’s chant reflect his status in the national team?
While the chant boldly crowns him the “King of Brazil”, Gabriel had to show real patience before becoming a regular for the Selecao.
Despite his strong form for Arsenal, the defender’s senior debut did not come until September 2023 in a World Cup qualifier against Bolivia.
However, Gabriel featured at youth level before that and was initially named in Brazil's Olympic squad in 2021 but was forced to withdraw through injury before the tournament.
As of 2026, the Arsenal centre-back has firmly established himself as a key figure in the senior side and, barring injury, is widely expected to start in Brazil’s defence at the upcoming World Cup in June as the Selecao chase a sixth global crown.
Gabriel reveals love for his new chant
An interesting tune that quickly became irresistible to the Gunners faithful, the chant has even earned admiration from Gabriel himself.
In an interview with Sky Sports Premier League on YouTube, the Arsenal number six was asked if he knew about the chant and he confirmed that he does.
Speaking about Arsenal’s win against Newcastle United, where he scored a late header, Gabriel highlighted how the fans spurred the team towards victory and how he heard the chant in the stands.
He was asked to recite it and delivered every line and tune perfectly, even adding that his daughter loves it.
Alternative Gabriel chant
While ‘You'll Fall in Love, I Know You Will' is the most popular Gabriel chant, the alternative one, like ‘No one Gets past him', is also worth mentioning. However, it seemed to have gained prominence on social media in early 2023, but not from the Emirates Stadium stands.
Arsenal fans singing the Gabriel chant
Below is a video of Arsenal fans singing the Gabriel chant during a home game.
How did Arsenal fans respond to Gabriel's Champions League final penalty miss?
Gabriel produced a man of the match display during Arsenal's hard-fought 120-minute battle with Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025/26 Champions League performance, and it appeared destined for the central defender to cap a legendary performance when he stepped up to take Arsenal's fifth penalty.
The Brazilian volunteered to take Arsenal's fifth penalty in Budapest after the club's primary specialists had either been substituted or were unavailable following the 120 minutes of action.
However, Gabriel saw his effort sail well over the crossbar, handing PSG back-to-back European crowns and depriving the Gunners of the first Champions League title in the club's history.
Rather than turn on their defender, Arsenal supporters recognised Gabriel's stunning display during the initial 120 minutes – as well as his overall performances in recent years – and rallied around their central defender, with the top post on Reddit reading simply “We love you, Gabi.”
Hundreds of fans were even seen with banners bearing messages of support for the Brazilian during Arsenal's Premier League trophy parade throughout London the day after their heartbreaking Champions League defeat.
FGG Says: A catchy tribute for a solid defender
Gabriel's chant perfectly captures the spirit of a classic terrace anthem: catchy, straightforward and heartfelt. It celebrates not just his defensive qualities, but also his growing importance to Arsenal's identity under Arteta.
Every time it rings around Emirates, it reinforces the bond between the player and fans, turning Gabriel into more than just a centre-back: he has become a symbol of resilience and passion. It may not be the longest or the most elaborate of chants, but its simplicity is its strength, and like its subject, the chant does the job brilliantly.