Fluminense, Fábio and Peter Shilton
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Brazilian goalie Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel claims to have made his 1,391st competitive appearance in men's football – a world record.
In the same Maracaña stadium which saw Pelé score the 1,000th goal of his career—which may have actually been his 1,001st—Fábio made his own piece of history at the opposite end of the pitch. The 44-year-old surpassed the 1,390 games which former England international Peter Shilton is credited with.
At 44, most footballers are long into retirement - coaching, commentating, or enjoying life away from the game. But for Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio the story is far from over. The Fluminense goalkeeper - already the oldest player ever to feature at a FIFA Club World Cup - has amassed a staggering 1,358 senior appearances since making his professional debut back in 1997, according to data from ...
Manchester United's former twins Fábio and Rafael da Silva are hanging up the boots. Fábio has been with Grêmio since January 2023. Rafael joined Botafogo in September 2021.
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Ageless Fábio: Fluminense keeper still going strong at 44 - MSN
Fábio, who recently extended his contract through to the end of the 2026 season, now has the record firmly within reach. He turns 45 in September and, if he stays fit, will be playing until at ...