The Fluminense goalkeeper, Fabric tied his record Peter Shilon For most appearances. The 44 -year -old goalkeeper made the number 1,390 participation of In his team’s 2-1 win over Fortaleza for Brazilian Serie A.
In a professional career extending in 28 years, Fabio has competed in top matches for Uniah Bandirande (30), Vasco da Gama (150), Cruzeiro (976) and Fluminense (234). The whole, according to Fluminense research, has been confirmed by the Brazilian media Globo Esporte.
“God gave me this gift“, Fabio told Globo when asked about the record. “I have to thank all those who were 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. These are difficult games and we face very strong teams. We always try to achieve our goals, which are the titles. ”
Fabio can surpass the English legendary goalkeeper even on Tuesday (19/8), if he plays in the match against America de Cali from Colombia in the repeat match of the Copa Sudamericana phase.
The former England goalkeeper, Silton, admitted in 2023 that Fabio was approaching to break his record and said he would be the first to congratulate the Brazilian. Silton, who played between 1966 and 1997, is recognized as the record holder for most professional men’s races, although the whole is disputed.
Guinness world records and some statistics websites say the number is 1,390, but Silton himself, in his X feed, gives it up to 1,387.
Source: Sport Fm
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