Hit or miss? Rating the Brazilians to have played for Arsenal

Arsenal have taken a shine to Brazilian talent again during the summer transfer window of 2022, with a potential star Marquinhos brought in before a big-money deal was completed with Manchester City for Gabriel Jesus.

The Gunners have also been linked with Leds winger Raphinha, with a theme running through their recruitment which suggests South American flair features prominently in their thoughts.

Plenty of performers from that part of the world have passed through north London down the years – filling roles from full-back to centre-forward – but who were those Samba stars and how did they fare in English football? GOAL takes a look…