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Position: | Defender |
Appearances: | 4 | |
Goals: | 0 | |
Joined United: | 01 July 2008 | |
Contract Expiry: | Unknown | |
International: | Brazil |
Biography
Like his twin brother Rafael, Fabio moved to Manchester United in January 2008 after being spotted playing for Fluminese in his homeland of Brazil.
With his brother a right-back, Fabio could complete a twin full-back pairing as he is left-footed. They are both attack-minded defenders.
Fabio was the captain of Brazil at the 2007 Under-17 World Cup and also top scored, winning rave reviews.
He is also a dead-ball expert.
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