FC Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio has broken the world football record for the number of matches.

Fabio Fabio, the Brazilian goalkeeper of the Fluminense football club, became the world record holder for the number of matches played in professional football, having played 1,391 career games. This was announced on the club's website on August 20.

"For the goalkeeper, this match was the 1391th in his professional career. He beat former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and became the sole record holder," the statement said.

On Wednesday, Fluminense beat Colombian club America (Cali) 2-0 in the 1/8 finals of the South American Cup playoffs. Fabio, who is 44 years old, joined the starting line-up. He previously played for Unian Bandeirante, Atlético Paranaense, Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama.

"I have only reason to thank God, who allowed me to live this special moment, to reach this gigantic milestone. It was a big thrill, on top of that, having my family by my side during the tributes. It is a great pleasure for me to achieve this record in a Fluminense T-shirt, which opened doors for me. Now it's time to keep playing and look for new achievements with each game," Fabio said, commenting on his record..

The goalkeeper is a three-time Brazilian champion and winner of three Cups of the country, as well as the record holder for the number of matches won in the Copa Libertadores and the South American Cup. Peter Shilton is in second place in the number of matches in the history of football (1390), Cristiano Ronaldo is in third (1283).

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