02.01.2026 22:31
The player with the most official matches in the history of world football, 45-year-old goalkeeper Fabio, has extended his contract with Fluminense until December 2027.
The Brazilian team Fluminense announced that they have extended the contract of their 45-year-old goalkeeper Fabio until December 2027.
CONTRACT EXTENDED UNTIL 2027
In a statement from the club, it was said, "The 45-year-old goalkeeper, whose contract will expire at the end of 2026, has signed a new contract valid until December 2027. Fabio, the player with the most appearances in football history and a club idol, will enter his fifth season with the club next year."
PLAYER WITH THE MOST OFFICIAL MATCHES
In August, Fabio, who guarded the goal for his team in the Sudamericana Cup, played in his 1391st match of his career, surpassing English goalkeeper Peter Shilton to become the player with the most official matches in the history of world football. Fabio, who celebrated the Libertadores Cup with Fluminense in 2023, won the Copa America with the Brazilian National Team in 2003.