Arsenal’s growing contingent of Christian players have been praying and reading the Bible together throughout the season. Now, following their Premiership title win, they’ve taken to social media to give God glory. Here’s what we know about the faith of Timber, Saka, Gabriel, Eze, Madueke and more
As Arsenal celebrated their first Premier League win in 22 years, a group of players affectionately known as “the Bible brothers” dedicated the moment to God.
In a celebratory social media post, the players wore their medals and gathered around the Premier League trophy, while several made the sign of the cross. It was another moment of openess among sports stars who profess a Christian faith.
Many of the players in the photo, including ‘Pastor’ Jurriën Timber, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka, have spoken openly about their strong Christian faith and the impact it has on their lives as professional footballers.
While Arsenal is one of the few Premier League clubs not to have a club chaplain, there is a deep respect for faith at the club. Muslim player, Mohamed Elney, opened the first multi-faith player prayer room at the stadium last year.
When asked what he thought about his squad meeting for prayer and Bible study, manager Mikel Arteta said: ”I love it because I think that connects them more. The fact that some of them have the same beliefs or strong beliefs about that helps their well-being and mental side. I think it’s phenomenal.”
Here’s what we know about the Christian faith of some of Arsenal’s top players.
Jurriën Timber
Nicknamed “Pastor Timber”, the Dutch right-back has spoken openly about the importance of Christianity in his life. In an interview with The Athletic, he described his Christian faith as “a way of life”, saying that praying and reading the Bible with other Christian players at the club brings “unity and understanding” that translates into a better performance on the pitch, too.
Considered a leader within the Arsenal team, Timber regularly shares Bible verses on social media. In the aftermath of their Premiership victory, he took to Instagram to give glory to God.
Gabriel Jesus
The Brazilian striker received a yellow card earlier this season for removing his shirt after scoring a goal to reveal the words: “I belong to Jesus” written on his baselayer. In their victory photo, teammate Piero Hincapié was holding the same shirt up to the camera in celebration.
Never one to miss an opportunity to share his faith, he told Sky Sports reporters that his faith in Jesus Christ has sustained him through life’s tough moments, and so he will “glorify God in the shines (sic) moments”!
Finishing the season with a player of the match award at Crystal Palace, Jesus quoted Psalm 37:3-5: “Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Bukayo Saka
Arsenal and England wonder winger, Bukayo Saka, carries the Instagram bio: ”#GodsChild😇 It’s not what you see, it’s what you believe!” At just 24 years old, he has already captained his club, and speaks openly about his Christian faith and the importance of reading his Bible.
Speaking to journalists ahead of his first world cup in 2022, the Londoner said his faith allowed him to trust in God’s perfect plan for his life and not worry about results or performance.
Eberechi Eze
Formerly part of the FA Cup winning team at Crystal Palace FC (also chock-full of Christian footballers) Eze’s return to Arsenal in 2025 was nothing less than an answered prayer, he said. When he was released from the Arsenal junior academy as a 13-year-old, the midfielder said his mum prayed that, one day, “the reverse would happen”.
The attacking midfielder told Arsenal legend Ian Wright that signing for his boyhood club was “a realisation of a prayer we prayed 20-odd years ago…I can see God’s hand in it. I know it’s meant to be.”
Alongside his footballing committments, Eze also sees his charity work as an important part of his Christian faith. The Eze Foundation supports shoolchildren in London through career opportunities, internships and an annual free football tournament. “I don’t want this privilege to go to waste,” he said. “I’m thankful I have a platform that can help me help other people.”
Cristhian Mosquera
The Spanish defender’s Instagram bio reads: ”Made by God, for His glory.” The 21-year-old centre-back joined Arsenal last summer and has become a regular first team player.
Following their victory in the league, he was pictured proudly displaying his faith in God on his t-shirt
Noni Madueke
In December 2025, Noni Madueke told the Premier League that a number of Arsenal players regularly pray and read the Bible together. He said their shared faith creates a deeper sense of connection and support, adding: “We believe that we have God fighting for us…it just brings us closer together.”
The winger openly shares his faith on social media and in post-match interviews, such as this one where he thanks his “Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” following his debut Champions League goal against Bayern Munich in November.
Piero Hincapié
The Ecuadorian international had already won the German Bunesliga with Bayern Leverkusen before joining Arsenal on loan in 2025. Since then, the centre-back has made 25 appearances, and even scored against Wolverhampton.
He can often be seen praying on the pitch before or after matches, even as his team celebrates around him. He has a tattoo on his neck that reads “God is love” and speaks openly about his faith, often quoting scripture on social media.
Gabriel Magalhães
Big Gabi had a stormer of a season, before sustaining a hamstring injury in March. The Brazilian international is a stalwart of the Arsenal defence and also a committed Christian, who regularly shares his faith online. Like Hincapie, he also has a “God is love” tattoo on his neck.
Myles Lewis-Skelly
After scoring on his England debut, aged just 18, Lewis-Skelly accepted his player of the match trophy and gave thanks to God in an interview with Sky Sports.
The left-back, who came up through the Arsenal academy, is a regular member of Arsenal’s Bible brothers.
Also present in the photo are Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli, Danish midfielder Christian Nørgaard and 16-year-old Max Dowman, the Premier League’s youngest ever winner.
While Martinelli is widely believed to have a strong Christian faith, less is known about whether Nørgaard or Dowman profess to be Christians.
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