Biography
Who is Fábio Santos?
Early career and professional beginnings
Fábio Santos Romeu was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He began his path in professional sports as a youth player for São Paulo FC. By 2003, he earned a promotion to the club's first team. During this early period, he was part of the squad that secured major honors, including the Copa Libertadores and the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite limited playing time, he gained experience at the professional level before moving abroad on loan to the Japanese side Kashima Antlers for the 2006 season.
While in Japan, he made 20 appearances and scored three goals. He returned to Brazil in 2007 to join Cruzeiro but departed in May. This led to a loan spell with the French club AS Monaco. He returned to Brazil again in August 2008 and signed a contract with the club Santos. His time there was short, as he was released in December of that same year, leading to a new opportunity at Grêmio.
Success with Corinthians
In January 2011, Fábio Santos joined Corinthians. He initially served as a backup for Roberto Carlos. When Carlos left for Russia later that year, Fábio took over the position and became a consistent starter for the team. He played a significant role in several major victories, including the 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and the 2012 Copa Libertadores.
His defensive work helped the team achieve success in the 2012 FIFA Club World Cup. He also contributed to the 2013 Campeonato Paulista and the 2013 Recopa Sudamericana titles. After a period away playing for other clubs, he returned to Corinthians in October 2020 on a free transfer to continue his career in Brazil.
International and club highlights
Beyond his club success, he represented the Brazil national Under-20 team at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He was also named in the preliminary squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics, although he did not make the final list selected by coach Dunga. In September 2012, he received a call-up to the senior Brazil national football team under Mano Menezes. He made his debut for the Seleção on September 20, 2012, during a 2-1 victory against Argentina at the Estádio Serra Dourada.
In 2016, he signed a two-year contract with Atlético Mineiro. His performance that year earned him the Bola de Prata award, recognizing him as the top left back in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He secured his first trophy with the club in 2017 after winning the Campeonato Mineiro final against Cruzeiro. By March 2018, he had reached the milestone of 100 appearances for Atlético Mineiro. His career also included a stint with the Mexican club Cruz Azul starting in 2015, where he made 26 appearances and scored 3 goals.
Birthday and age
Fábio Santos was born on September 16, 1985, which makes Fábio 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Fábio shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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