Gabi

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Gabi's career is a testament to consistency and leadership. He made 429 La Liga appearances, placing him among the most experienced midfielders in Spanish top-flight history. As captain of Atlético Madrid, he lifted the La Liga trophy in 2014, breaking the duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona. His two Europa League titles, Copa del Rey, and Super Cup victories highlight a trophy-laden career. His immediate transition to coaching under Simeone underscores the respect he commands in the game.

AwardsGabi's trophy cabinet is filled with team honors. He won the La Liga title in 2014, the Copa del Rey in 2013, and the UEFA Europa League twice, in 2012 and 2018, all with Atlético Madrid. He also claimed the UEFA Super Cup in 2012. In Qatar, he added the Qatar Stars League and the Emir of Qatar Cup. He did not win major individual awards, but his captaincy and leadership were widely praised.

Honours & Distinctions

Captain of Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid·2011

Served as club captain during the most successful period in the club's modern history, lifting the La Liga trophy in 2014.

429 La Liga appearances

La Liga·2020

Places him among the most experienced midfielders in Spanish top-flight history.

Assistant manager at Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid·2020

Appointed assistant manager under Diego Simeone, a rare honor for a former player to immediately join the staff of one of Europe's most demanding coaches.

Records & Feats

Only captain to break the Real Madrid-Barcelona La Liga duopoly since 2004

Historic First·2014

Gabi captained Atlético Madrid to the 2013-14 La Liga title, the first time a club other than Real Madrid or Barcelona won the league since 2004.

Most La Liga appearances by an Atlético Madrid player in the 21st century

Career Milestone·2020

Gabi made 429 La Liga appearances in his career, the most by any Atlético player in the 21st century.