Ruben Gabrielsen


Lunan Ruben Gabrielsen is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Toulouse FC.

Career

Early career

He started his career in FK Toten, and went from there to SK Gjøvik-Lyn. After half a season on the senior team he was signed by Lillestrøm, featuring for their B team in the 2. divisjon.

Lillestrøm

On 4 April 2009 Gabrielsen became the youngest ever Lillestrøm player to debut in the Eliteserien in a game against Aalesunds FK at the age of 17 years and 25 days.

Molde

In July 2014, Gabrielsen joined Molde and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the club. He made his debut in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie against Zorya Luhansk on 31 July 2014. With Molde, Gabrielsen won a double in the 2014 season after Molde became champions of both the 2014 Tippeligaen and the 2014 Norwegian Football Cup. In February 2017, Gabrielsen extended his contract till the end of the 2019 season. In 2017, Gabrielsen succeeded Joona Toivio as club captain. After the end of the 2019 season, he left the club on a free transfer.

Toulouse

On 23 December 2019, Gabrielsen signed a three-year contract with Toulouse FC.

International

Gabrielsen was born in Norway to a Cameroonian mother and Norwegian father. Gabrielsen was called up to the senior Norway squad for a friendly against Belgium in June 2016.

Career statistics

Honours

Molde FK