Fabinho (footballer, born 1976) facts for kids
Fabinho (2007)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Fábio de Jesus | ||
| Date of birth | October 16, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Nova Iguaçu, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1993 | Bonsucesso | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1997 | Bonsucesso | - | (-) |
| 1998–2001 | Ponte Preta | 90 | (1) |
| 2002 | Gamba Osaka | 20 | (0) |
| 2003 | Flamengo | 38 | (0) |
| 2004 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 3 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Santos | 62 | (1) |
| 2006 | Internacional | 12 | (1) |
| 2007–2009 | Fluminense | 58 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:11, 3 January 2010 (UTC) | |||
Fábio de Jesus, known simply as Fabinho, is a former Brazilian professional football player. He was born on October 16, 1976, in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil. Fabinho played as a defensive midfielder, a position where players help protect the defense and win the ball back from opponents.
Fabinho played for several important football clubs in Brazil and Japan during his career. He was known for his strong defensive skills in the midfield.
Fabinho's Football Journey
Fabinho started his football journey in youth teams before becoming a professional player. He played for clubs like Bonsucesso and Ponte Preta in Brazil.
Playing in Japan
In 2002, Fabinho moved to Japan to play for Gamba Osaka. He spent some time playing in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. Later, in 2004, he also played for Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan.
Return to Brazil
After his time in Japan, Fabinho returned to Brazil. He joined big clubs like Flamengo, Santos, Internacional, and Fluminense. These clubs are very famous in Brazilian football.
Major Achievements
Fabinho won several important trophies during his career, showing his skill and contribution to his teams.
- Santos
- Brazilian League Série A: In 2004, Fabinho helped Santos win the top Brazilian football league. This is a huge achievement for any Brazilian club.
- Internacional
- Copa Libertadores: In 2006, he was part of the Internacional team that won the Copa Libertadores. This is the most important club competition in South American football.
- FIFA Club World Championship: Also in 2006, Internacional, with Fabinho, won the FIFA Club World Championship. This tournament brings together the best club teams from around the world.
- Fluminense
- Brazilian Cup: In 2007, Fabinho helped Fluminense win the Copa do Brasil, another major national cup competition in Brazil.
Fabinho's career was marked by these significant victories, making him a successful defensive midfielder in Brazilian football.
See also
In Spanish: Fábio de Jesus para niños
