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Full Name | Fábio Virginio de Lima |
Profession | Footballer |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 9" (176 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Football | |
International Debut | 12 October 2020 for United Arab Emirates against Uzbekistan in a friendly |
Jersey Number | # 10 (United Arab Emirates) # 10 (Al Wasl) |
Club(s) | Youth Career • Atlético Goianiense (2012-2013) • São Paulo (loan, 2012-2013) Senior Career • Icasa (2011) • Atlético Goianiense (2012-2014) • Vasco da Gama (loan, 2013) • Al Wasl (2014) |
International Team | United Arab Emirates |
Position(s) | Attacking Midfielder, Winger |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 30 June 1993 (Wednesday) |
Age (as of 2025) | 32 Years |
Birthplace | Araçagi, Brazil |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Nationality | • Brazilian • Emirati (2020-Present) |
Hometown | Araçagi, Brazil |
Hobby | Travelling![]() |
Social Media | |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Family | |
Children | Son- 1![]() |
Parents | ![]() |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Fábio Lima
- In 2011, he began his youth football career with the Brazilian football club Icasa.
- In 2012, he joined the football club Atlético Goianiense and played for the team until 2014.
- He scored 7 goals across 18 league appearances and also played in the Campeonato Goiano state league.
- In 2012, he played with the São Paulo football club until 2013.
- In 2013, he played with the sports club Vasco da Gama on loan.
- In 2014, he shifted to the UAE and joined the Al Wasl FC on a two-year loan recommended by manager Jorginho.
- Thereafter, he scored over 170 goals in more than 230 league matches until the 2025 season.
- Between 2021 and 2025, he earned over 40 caps for the UAE and scored 17 goals in official FIFA competitions.
- On 29 March 2021, he scored his first goal in a 6-0 victory against India in a friendly match.
- In 2022, he underwent a heel tendon surgery.
- On 4 January 2024, he was selected in the squad of the UAE for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
- During the 2023-2024 season, he helped Al Wasl FC win the UAE Pro League and the President’s Cup.
- On 18 January 2025, he helped Al Wasl win the Qatar-UAE Super Shield against Al Sadd with a score of 1-0.
- He knows horse riding.