The extreme defender of the Fluminense played his 1390th game, equaling the record of the English legend
The goalkeeper of the Fluminense Fabio equaled the record held by the former English national team Peter Shilton for the largest number of official presences. Thus touches 1,390 games during the Brazilian championship match against Fortaleza. The 44-year-old from Flan, back from the semifinals of the Club World Cup, contributed to the 2-1 championship victory over the Fortaleza.
Fabio’s words
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“I have to thank all those who are part of my life, my father, my mother, my sisters, my friends, my wife … I try to be a good person. The important thing is to help my teammates. I am grateful, but without God nothing would be possible,” said Fabio. Tuesday 19 August could become the absolute holder of the record: the return of the round of 16 of Copa South American against the Colombians of America Cali is scheduled.
Debate on the number of appearances
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Fabio started his career in 1997, the same year in which Shilton retired. The former England goalkeeper estimates that the total number of presences is actually 1,387, but the Guinness of Records certifies 1,390.
Fabio’s career
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The Brazilian spent his entire career in Brazil, winning Libertadores with Fluminense in 2023 His record game against Fortaleza was his 234th with Fluminense.
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