ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Corinthians.
Also this season
Earlier this season at Beşiktaş — UEFA Europa Conference League: 2 apps, 0g 0a, 315 min
The headline Season rating covers his time at Corinthians; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1296 | 7.07 |
 CONMEBOL Libertadores | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 | 7.17 |
 Paulista - A1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 382 | 6.83 |
 Copa Do Brasil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 7.3 |
 Supercopa do Brasil | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
Gabriel Paulista is a 35-year-old central defender at Corinthians, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 20 appearances, a Season grade of 44, top 11% of Serie A centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 28, ranking 259th of 324 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (100% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.33 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Paulista.
Judged on this season alone, Paulista graded 44 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 11% of the 64 centre-backs in the Serie A, on 7 clean sheets and 2.327 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 11 → 44). Across the 7 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 28, 49th of 64 of the 64 centre-backs in the Serie A. At 35 Paulista is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 6.7 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Paulista is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Corinthians finished 13th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.33 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 20 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 100% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 35, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 28, Paulista carries the 49th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Serie A of 64. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.33 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
