Fábio Virginio de Lima (; born 30 June 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for UAE Pro League club Al Wasl. Born in Brazil, he represents the United Arab Emirates national team.
Club career Lima was signed by 2nd tier club Atlético Goianiense in 2012 after having a shorter span with Icasa. In 2013, he was loaned out to Serie A club Vasco da Gama making a single appearance.
On 21 July 2014, Lima joined UAE Football League side Al Wasl on a two-year loan after being recommended by manager Jorginho.
International career In February 2020, Lima obtained Emirati passport. On 12 October 2020, he made his international debut for the United Arab Emirates in a friendly match against Uzbekistan.
On 4 January 2024, Lima was named in the UAE's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. Later that year, on 19 November, he netted four goals in a 5–0 victory over Qatar during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIcasa 2011Série B11000––80190Atlético Goianiense20120022––3052201310500–––10520148240––153275Total1876200001834212Vasco da Gama (loan) 2013Série A1010––0020Al Wasl (loan)2014–15UAE Pro League24161161––3118Al Wasl2015–1626202177––35282016–1726252274––35312017–182119428442–37272018–1919133261314035172019–2019122377–3231242020–2123222011––26232021–221022241––1752022–2325194121––30212023–2425175365––36252024–2525103100931138152025–26248001054–3012Total26818330185532211083383246Career total296190372055322110346446258
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsUnited Arab Emirates20203020211162022322023722024136202571Total4417
Scores and results list United Arab Emirates' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Lima goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Fábio LimaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1Zabeel Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates5–06–0Friendly2Zabeel Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2–04–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification34–04Zabeel Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2–03–12022 FIFA World Cup qualification 5Zabeel Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2–05–02022 FIFA World Cup qualification 64–07Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates1–02–1Friendly82–19Al-Minaa Olympic Stadium, Basra, Iraq1–01–125th Arabian Gulf Cup10Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates4–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification11Prince Saud bin Jalawi Sports City, Khobar, Saudi Arabia1–03–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification122–013Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 1–05–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification142–0153–0164–017Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia1–02–12026 FIFA World Cup qualification
Honours Al Wasl UAE Pro League: 2023–24 UAE President's Cup: 2023–24
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