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