US Edition1,391 games! Fluminense GK breaks football record
- Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio broke Peter Shilton's record for the most competitive appearances in men's soccer with 1,391 matches during a match on August 19, 2025.
- Fabio has had a 28-year career, playing for clubs including Uniao Bandeirante, Vasco da Gama, Cruzeiro, and Fluminense.
- He received honors for his achievement at the Maracana Stadium, where he expressed gratitude for reaching this milestone alongside his family.
- Fabio holds the record for the most clean sheets in football history, surpassing Gianluigi Buffon with a total of 507 clean sheets.
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Fluminense keeper breaks Shilton appearance record
Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio Deivson Lopes Maciel has broken the record held by former England international Peter Shilton for most competitive appearances in world football, says his club Fluminense. The 44-year-old made his 1,391st appearance in the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana – the South American equivalent of the Europa League – beating America de Cali 2-0 at the Maracana. Fabio made his professional debut in 1997 and has spent his entire…
Brazilian Fabio Deivson Lopes Maciel made history when he became the player with the most appearances in football history.
Fábio, the goalkeeper of Brazilian Fluminense, has broken the record for the most appearances in men's football, held by his teammate, Englishman Peter Shilton, since 1997.
England legend Peter Shilton finally loses staggering world record held for almost 30 years - The Mirror
Evergreen former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton played well into his 40s en route to a world record but that record has since been taken by Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio
Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel was already noticed at the club World Cup. At the age of 44 he was by far the oldest player. Now he has set another record.
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