Clocked 2.6 tackles and 2.2 interceptions per game in the Bundesliga last season, scoring 8 goals in total and 4 assists. (justarsenal.com)
Gabriel also makes 1.6 tackles per game compared to 1.05 for Mertesacker, while the Brazilian makes three interceptions per game compared to 1.3 for the German defender., Goal, com (justarsenal.com)
He has the third highest interceptions total in the side, with 45, behind Skrtel (55) and Lucas (48), and lies second in the team when it comes to interceptions per game with 1.8, behind Lucas who averages 2.1. (anfieldindex.com)