Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio has surpassed Peter Shilton because the footballer with probably the most all-time profession appearances, in accordance to his membership.
The Brazilian, 44, performed his 1,391st sport within the Copa Sudamericana victory over América de Cali on the Maracaná on Tuesday — a tally which took him previous the variety of appearances the Guinness Guide of Information cites former England goalkeeper Shilton as having made throughout his profession.
Shilton, nonetheless, claims he performed three video games fewer than that, 1,387, which was nonetheless be a earlier world football-high.
However Fluminense selected to have fun Fábio’s milestone after his newest sport, a 2-0 victory within the final 16 of the South American equal of UEFA’s Europa League.
Fábio wore a shirt with a particular patch and obtained a plate and commemorative portray after the sport.
“I’ve to thank everybody who’s a part of my life — my father, my mom, my sisters, my mates, my spouse. I attempt to be human being,” he mentioned.
“The necessary factor is to assist my team-mates. I’m grateful, however with out God nothing can be doable.”
The profession look listing is led by Fábio forward of Shilton, adopted by Cristiano Ronaldo (1,287), Paul Bastock (1,284) and Rogério Ceni (1,226). Ronaldo is the one outfield participant within the high 5.
– Neymar causes with upset followers at Santos coaching
– Sources: Spurs main Eze race as talks progress
– Marseille switch listing Rabiot, Rowe after bust-up
Fluminense attributes Fábio’s report to the Worldwide Federation of Soccer Historical past & Statistics (IFFHS), breaking down his video games as follows: 976 matches with Cruzeiro (2005-2021), 235 with Fluminense (2022-2025), 150 with Vasco (2000-2004) and 30 with União Bandeirante (1997).
Fábio, who was referred to as as much as the Brazil nationwide crew at numerous occasions however by no means made his debut, has received 27 titles all through his profession, together with a Copa América and a Copa Libertadores. He additionally performed within the final Membership World Cup with Fluminense, reaching the semifinals.
He’ll will flip 45 on Sept. 30.
