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A side-by-side comparison of Gabigol’s performance between the seasons of 2019 to 2022 and 2023 to 2024 further illustrated his decline. In the earlier period, he scored 133 goals in 212 matches while displaying a consistently high scoring rate. Conversely, his more recent numbers paint a stark contrast, indicating a significant drop in production with only 28 goals in 96 matches. Both Bruno Prado and Mauro César pointed out that for Cruzeiro to thrive, it’s essential for Gabigol to reclaim the prowess that once saw him regarded as a top-tier striker.