Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio reached, on Tuesday (19), 1,391 official matches, becoming the player with the most games played in the history of professional men's football, according to the IFFHS (Int...
Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio reached, on Tuesday (19), 1,391 official matches, becoming the player with the most games played in the history of professional men's football, according to the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History & Statistics).
The mark was recorded in the 2-0 victory over América de Cali, in the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, at the Maracanã, which secured a spot in the round of 16.
At 44 years old and with a career spanning 28 years, Fábio surpassed legendary English goalkeeper Peter Shilton, known for conceding Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal, who previously held the record – which varied between 1,387 and 1,390 matches, depending on the counting criteria.
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Fábio's career
- UniĂŁo Bandeirante (30 games)
- Vasco da Gama (150 games)
- Cruzeiro (976 games)
- Fluminense (235 games)
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