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Career & Clubs
Lima was signed by 2nd tier club Atlético Goianiense in 2012 after having a shorter span with Icasa. In 2013, he was loaned out to Serie A club Vasco da Gama making a single appearance. On 21 July 2014, Lima joined UAE Football League side Al Wasl on a two-year loan after being recommended by manager Jorginho.
In February 2020, Lima obtained Emirati passport. On 12 October 2020, he made his international debut for the United Arab Emirates in a friendly match against Uzbekistan. On 4 January 2024, Lima was named in the UAE's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Later that year, on 19 November, he netted four goals in a 5–0 victory over Qatar during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Club
As of match played 15 May 2026
International
As of match played 14 October 2025
Scores and results list United Arab Emirates' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lima goal.
- National team
- United Arab Emirates
- Club
- Al Wasl FC (2014–)
- Club
- Associação Desportiva Recreativa e Cultural Icasa (2011–2011)
- Club
- Atlético Clube Goianiense (2012–)
- Club
- CR Vasco da Gama (2013–2013)
Legacy
Clubs
Played together with
Abel BragaCR Vasco da Gama · 1976–1979
Achille EmanáAl Wasl FC · 2012–2013- Achille EmanáAl Wasl FC · 2013–2013
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoCR Vasco da Gama · 1982–1991
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoAssociação Desportiva Recreativa e Cultural Icasa · 2013–2013
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoCR Vasco da Gama · 2007–2008
Ademir de MenezesCR Vasco da Gama · 1942–1945- Ademir de MenezesCR Vasco da Gama · 1948–1956
Adriano Ferreira MartinsCR Vasco da Gama · 2009–2009- Adriano PimentaAtlético Clube Goianiense · 2011–2012
- AdílioCR Vasco da Gama · 1987–1987
Ahmad Ibrahim KhalafAl Wasl FC · 2013–2013
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Fábio Virginio de Lima is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for UAE Pro League club Al Wasl. Born in Brazil, he represents the United Arab Emirates at international level.
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