Overview

• Guinness World Records credits Fabio with 1,390 professional games, equaling the long-held total attributed to England’s Peter Shilton.
• Peter Shilton’s own tally on X lists 1,387 matches, underscoring differing methods of counting career appearances.
• Fluminense marked the milestone on X after their win over Fortaleza, where Fabio expressed gratitude to everyone who supported him.
• Fabio stands to become the undisputed record-holder in his next match, a Copa Sudamericana clash with América de Cali on Tuesday.
• At 44 years old and under contract through December 2026, Fabio’s extended tenure at Fluminense ensures he will continue to build on the record.