Fábio Ferreira

Early years and Chelsea

Born in Barreiro, Setúbal, Ferreira joined Sporting CP's youth system in 2002, aged 13. On 6 January 2005, it was reported that the Lisbon side had made a complaint to FIFA regarding him and two other players who had trained with Chelsea without any authorisation. However, in the summer, he still made a move to the English club. In the following season, Ferreira became a professional and signed a contract with the Blues. During 2007–08, he made 12 appearances for the reserves and scored eight goals. On 20 January 2009, Ferreira was loaned out to League One team Oldham Athletic on a one-month loan deal, before it was extended for another month on 23 March. The following day, he made his professional debut in a 1–1 draw against Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road, coming on as a substitute for Deane Smalley in the 66th minute: a few minutes after coming onto the pitch he nearly scored, putting a header wide of the goal. Released by Chelsea in summer 2009, Ferreira went on trial with League Two team Gillingham, but nothing came of it. He resumed his career in the Portuguese third division.

Adelaide United

In February 2012, Ferreira signed for Dulwich Hill FC in Australia. He scored twice on his NSW League One debut, on 24 March. After becoming one of his team's key players, Ferreira went on trial with A-League club Adelaide United FC, being subsequently offered a contract. On 6 August 2012 it was announced that he would sign, and he penned…

Adelaide United

FFA Cup: 2014 Sydney FC

A-League Premiership: 2017–18 Perth Glory

A-League Premiership: 2018–19 Sydney Olympic

National Premier Leagues NSW Minor Premiership: 2022