Fábio Santos is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played primarily as a left back.
He started his professional career at São Paulo FC, where he won the Copa Libertadores and FIFA Club World Cup in 2005.
Fábio had a successful loan spell at Kashima Antlers in 2006, scoring three goals in 20 appearances.
Biography
Early Life
Fábio Santos Romeu, known simply as Fábio Santos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer born in 1985. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth ranks of São Paulo FC, where he was promoted to the first team in 2003. During his time at São Paulo, he contributed to the club's significant achievements, including winning the prestigious Copa Libertadores and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2005.
Career
Fábio's career saw him take on various roles across multiple clubs. After a loan spell at Kashima Antlers in Japan during 2006, where he made 20 appearances and scored three goals, he returned to Brazil to play for Cruzeiro E.C. However, he struggled to secure a first-team position and subsequently moved to AS Monaco in France on loan in 2008. Later that year, he signed with Santos FC, where he played until December before joining Grêmio FBPA.
In 2011, Fábio Santos signed with S.C. Corinthians Paulista, where he became a key player following the departure of Roberto Carlos. His contributions were vital in securing several titles, including the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2011 and 2015, the Copa Libertadores in 2012, and the FIFA Club World Cup in the same year. In 2015, he made a move to Cruz Azul in Mexico, continuing his professional career.
International Career
On the international stage, Fábio represented Brazil at the Under-20 level, participating in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. He made his debut for the senior Brazil national team in 2012 during the Superclásico de las Américas against Argentina. He was later called up again in 2016, showcasing his continued relevance in Brazilian football.
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Career & Clubs
São Paulo
Fábio Santos started his career for São Paulo as a youth player. He was promoted to first team in 2003 and feature in the major club's honours in this period, including the Copa Libertadores and FIFA Club World Cup. Despite his lack of playing time during this period, he out on loan to J1 League giants Kashima Antlers.
Loan years
He spend the 2006 season playing for Kashima Antlers, making 20 appearances and scoring three goals. In 2007, Fábio returned to Brazil to play for Cruzeiro, but failed to gain a spot in first team and was released in May. After that, he agreed a one-year loan deal with Ligue 1 side AS Monaco. In August 2008, he returned again to Brazil after failing to impress and signed a two-year contract with Santos.
Grêmio
Fábio Santos was released from Santos in December, and signed for Grêmio.
Corinthians
Fábio Santos was announced as Corinthians's player on 12 January 2011 and has come to be the bench player to Roberto Carlos's position. With Roberto Carlos's departure to Russian football, on early of 2011, Santos gained the position, becoming a key player in subsequent tournaments. He was a major part of the victories in the 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, 2012 Copa Libertadores, 2012 FIFA Club World Cup, 2013 Campeonato Paulista and 2013 Recopa Sudamericana.
Cruz Azul
On 18 June 2015, it was announced that Fábio Santos reached a deal with Mexican club Cruz Azul. The values of the transfer were…
He was capped for Brazil national Under-20 team to play for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. Fabio was placed in the preliminary squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics, but did not gain a place in the tournament's final squad by coach Dunga. In September 2012, Fábio Santos was called up for Brazil national football team by Mano Menezes to Superclásico de las Américas, and on September 20, he debuted for Seleção in the 2–1 victory against Argentina, at Estádio Serra Dourada in Goiânia. On 11 November 2016, Fabio was called again by Tite.
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- Kashima Antlers (2006–2006)
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- AS Monaco FC (2008–2008)
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- Grêmio FBPA (2009–2010)
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- São Paulo FC (2003–2005)
- Club
- S.C. Corinthians Paulista (2011–2015)
- Club
- Cruzeiro E.C. (2007–2007)
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- Santos F.C. (2008–2008)
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- Cruz Azul (2015–)
- Club
- Brazil national under-20 football team (2005–2005)
- Club
- Brazil men's national football team (2012–2012)
- National team
- Brazil
- National team
- Portugal
Legacy
Club
São Paulo Copa Libertadores: 2005 FIFA Club World Cup: 2005 Grêmio Campeonato Gaúcho: 2010 Corinthians Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2011, 2015 Copa Libertadores: 2012 FIFA Club World Cup: 2012 Campeonato Paulista: 2013 Recopa Sudamericana: 2013 Atlético Mineiro Campeonato Mineiro: 2017
National team
Brazil Chile Octagonal Tournament: 2005 Superclásico de las Américas: 2012
Individual
Clubs
Played together with
- Aarón GalindoCruz Azul · 2002–2006
Abdelaziz Ben TifourAS Monaco FC · 1956–1958- Abdellah LiegeonAS Monaco FC · 1981–1987
Abdou DialloAS Monaco FC · 2014–2015
Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978- Abel BragaCruzeiro E.C. · 1981–1982
- Abner Felipe Souza de AlmeidaBrazil national under-20 football team · 2014–2014
Aboubakar KamaraAS Monaco FC · 2013–2015
Achille EmanáCruz Azul · 2013–2014- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoBrazil men's national football team · 1986–1990
Adama TraoréAS Monaco FC · 2015- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoS.C. Corinthians Paulista · 2003–2005
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Identifiers & aliases
Fábio Santos Romeu, known simply as Fábio Santos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left back.
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