Gabriel Martinelli has achieved an outstanding start to his Arsenal career and Invincible's legend Gilberto Silva is very pleased to see it.
The 18-year-old joined the Gunners last summer and is the latest Brazilian to find some success at the Emirates - though he still has some way to go to equal his compatriot.
Martinelli's promise is clear and he has already become the first teenager to reach double figures since Nicolas Anelka when he netted his 10th goal of the year at Stamford Bridge.
Gilberto believes talk of the youngster's talent goes well beyond London Colney however.
He said: "I'm pleased that Arsenal have Brazilian players. I think it's fantastic after some of the Brazilian players that followed us not quite hitting the heights but now Martinelli and David [Luiz] are at the club.
"David made the transition from a rival and joined Arsenal, a club that needs no introduction. Then you have Martinelli, a promising youngster not just for Arsenal, but he's being talked about in Brazilian football and he made a very good start. He's doing well and shown his bravery.
"He wore the Arsenal shirt as if he were still playing with his friend at his previous club. I'm pleased that Arsenal managed to get the deal done and he's in a good position to follow in the footsteps of all the Brazilian players that Arsenal have had."
