Goalkeeper sets world record at FIFA Club World Cup

Goalkeeper Fabio reached a memorable milestone in his career.

In the early morning of June 26, Fabio started in the match between Fluminense and Mamelodi Sundowns, which ended in a 0-0 draw. This result was enough for the Brazilian representative to qualify for the knockout round of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. As for Fabio, the 44-year-old goalkeeper became the "goalkeeper" with the most clean sheets of all time with 507 matches, surpassing the Italian legend, Gianluigi Buffon.

Not stopping there, Fabio is only 14 games away from breaking the record for the goalkeeper with the most appearances in history, currently held by Peter Shilton with 1,390 games. With a career spanning 28 years (1997-2025), the Brazilian goalkeeper's journey is a testament to his perseverance, talent and endless passion for the round ball.

Fabio began his career in 1997 with União Bandeirante, then played for big teams such as Vasco da Gama, Cruzeiro, Athletico Paranaense and now Fluminense. According to Globo , the Brazilian goalkeeper played a total of 1,375 official matches, including 30 for União Bandeirante, 150 for Vasco da Gama, 976 for Cruzeiro and 219 for Fluminense.

With 507 clean sheets, he has an impressive clean sheet percentage (36.87%), far surpassing legends such as Buffon (506), Ray Clemence (470) and Dino Zoff (412). Fábio, despite not having the chance to play for Brazil, still surpassed Buffon thanks to his incredible consistency. He reached 500 clean sheets in April 2025.

The milestone of 507 clean sheets at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will be the moment he officially usurps Buffon's throne. Peter Shilton, the legendary English goalkeeper, currently holds the world record with 1,390 official matches in a career spanning from 1966 to 1997, according to Guinness World Records .

Shilton played for 11 clubs, including Leicester City (348), Nottingham Forest (272) and Southampton (242), and won 125 caps for England, keeping 66 clean sheets. With 1,375 appearances to his name, Fabio is now just 14 games away from Shilton's record, and at 44, he could well break it in the 2025/26 season.

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