Fábio Deivison Lopes Maciel
Encyclopedia
Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel, simply known as Fábio (born 30 September 1980 in Nobres
, Mato Grosso
) is a Brazilian footballer
who played goalkeeper who plays for Cruzeiro
.
, Vasco
, and Atlético-PR
. Fábio was called up to most of Brazil's friendly's in the months of August and September, 2006. Being called up by Brazil
ian head coach Dunga
for a friendly against Norway
in Oslo on 16 August 2006, though never had playing time, the game ended 1–1. He was also called up to play against Argentina
and Wales
on 3 and 5 September 2006, respectively, but again, he did not play in these match, as Gomes
remained Brazil
number 1 under Dunga
at that time.
He was delighted to have been included in one of Brazil's team's in September, but knew exactly where he stood and understood what his role in the team was, and stated he was happy to be part of the squad.
He has been fairly successful in his career winning the Copa do Brasil
, the Campeonato Brasileiro
, and the Copa Mercosur
all in the same year, 2000. He has also won two state championship, the Campeonato Carioca
, and the Campeonato Mineiro
.
Fábio has won a couple of international championships as well. Such as the 1997 U-17 South American Youth Championship
and FIFA U-17 World Cup
. Along with that he was part of Brazil's winning side in the Copa América 2004
, in Peru
.
The first semester of 2007 wasn't very good for Fábio. Due to inconsistence and some very bad mistakes on the field (including a bizarre goal in the first leg of the state championship against rivals Atlético
in which he had his back to the field while the Atletico striker approached the box and scored), a good part of the Cruzeiro supporters asked for his removal of the starting squad.
Coincidentally, after this same derby, Fábio was out for three months supposedly because of an injury, although he played for the whole match, during which he did not show any sign of severepain. He got back in the middle of July, got his starter status back and currently is one of the highlights of Cruzeiro, showing signs of recovering his old form. However, he has not been called for the Brazilian team in 2007.
In November 2007 it has been agreed that Fabio is to extend his current deal with Cruzeiro until December 2009 after speculation mounted on a possible move in the 2008 January transfer window. In April 2008, it was reported that he would moved to Fiorentina
, subject to application on EU passport as descendant, but Cruzeiro denied and never became real.
Nobres
Nobres is a city in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. It is located approximately 140 kilometers from Cuiabá on the south slopes of the Serra Azul. Tourists are encouraged to visit the region for its beautiful waterways and limestone caves...
, Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso is one of the states of Brazil, the third largest in area, located in the western part of the country.Neighboring states are Rondônia, Amazonas, Pará, Tocantins, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul. It also borders Bolivia to the southwest...
) is a Brazilian footballer
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
who played goalkeeper who plays for Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
.
Career
He has recently played for clubs such as União Bandeirante-PRUnião Bandeirante Futebol Clube
União Bandeirante Futebol Clube, usually known as União Bandeirante was a football team from the city of Bandeirantes, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.-History:...
, Vasco
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama |Rowing Club]]), usually known as Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco, is a famous and traditional Brazilian multisports club from Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, founded on August 21, 1898...
, and Atlético-PR
Clube Atlético Paranaense
Clube Atlético Paranaense is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba in Paraná, founded on March 26, 1924. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2001.-History:...
. Fábio was called up to most of Brazil's friendly's in the months of August and September, 2006. Being called up by Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
ian head coach Dunga
Dunga
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri , commonly known as Dunga , is a former Brazilian football defensive midfielder and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup...
for a friendly against Norway
Norway national football team
The Norway national football team represents Norway in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Norway, the governing body for football in Norway. Norway's home ground is Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo and their head coach is Egil Olsen...
in Oslo on 16 August 2006, though never had playing time, the game ended 1–1. He was also called up to play against Argentina
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
and Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
on 3 and 5 September 2006, respectively, but again, he did not play in these match, as Gomes
Heurelho da Silva Gomes
Heurelho da Silva Gomes , born 15 February 1981 in João Pinheiro, Minas Gerais), commonly known as Heurelho Gomes or just Gomes, is a Brazilian goalkeeper, who currently plays for . He previously made a name for himself at Dutch club PSV....
remained Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
number 1 under Dunga
Dunga
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri , commonly known as Dunga , is a former Brazilian football defensive midfielder and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup...
at that time.
He was delighted to have been included in one of Brazil's team's in September, but knew exactly where he stood and understood what his role in the team was, and stated he was happy to be part of the squad.
He has been fairly successful in his career winning the Copa do Brasil
Copa do Brasil
The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
, the Campeonato Brasileiro
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
, and the Copa Mercosur
Copa Mercosur
The Copa Mercosur was a football competition played from 1998 to 2001 by the traditional top clubs from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile. The competition was created by CONMEBOL to generate TV money to the participating teams, but it went beyond and ended up as a natural replacement...
all in the same year, 2000. He has also won two state championship, the Campeonato Carioca
Campeonato Carioca
The Campeonato Carioca, also known as Campeonato Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, is the football league of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and is one of the most prestigious national football tournaments...
, and the Campeonato Mineiro
Campeonato Mineiro
Campeonato Mineiro is the state football league of the state of Minas Gerais and is controlled by the Minas Gerais Football Federation FMF ....
.
Fábio has won a couple of international championships as well. Such as the 1997 U-17 South American Youth Championship
South American Youth Championship
The South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by...
and FIFA U-17 World Cup
FIFA U-17 World Cup
The FIFA U-17 World Cup, founded as the FIFA U-16 World Championship, later changed to the FIFA U-17 World Championship and known by its current name since 2007, is the world championship of association football for male players under the age of 17 organized by Fédération Internationale de Football...
. Along with that he was part of Brazil's winning side in the Copa América 2004
Copa América 2004
The Copa América 2004 was the 41st edition of the Copa América, the South-American championship for international association football teams. The competition was organized by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body, and was held in Peru, who hosted the tournament for the sixth time,...
, in Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
.
The first semester of 2007 wasn't very good for Fábio. Due to inconsistence and some very bad mistakes on the field (including a bizarre goal in the first leg of the state championship against rivals Atlético
Clube Atlético Mineiro
Clube Atlético Mineiro , are a Brazilian football club based in Belo Horizonte, the oldest in the city. Founded in 1908, they play in the Campeonato Mineiro and Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or Brasileirão. Atlético Mineiro have been Brazilian champions once, state winners a record 40 times and...
in which he had his back to the field while the Atletico striker approached the box and scored), a good part of the Cruzeiro supporters asked for his removal of the starting squad.
Coincidentally, after this same derby, Fábio was out for three months supposedly because of an injury, although he played for the whole match, during which he did not show any sign of severepain. He got back in the middle of July, got his starter status back and currently is one of the highlights of Cruzeiro, showing signs of recovering his old form. However, he has not been called for the Brazilian team in 2007.
In November 2007 it has been agreed that Fabio is to extend his current deal with Cruzeiro until December 2009 after speculation mounted on a possible move in the 2008 January transfer window. In April 2008, it was reported that he would moved to Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
, subject to application on EU passport as descendant, but Cruzeiro denied and never became real.
Honours
- World Cup (U 17): 1997
- Paraná State League: 1998
- Brazilian Cup: 2000
- Brazilian League: 2000
- Mercosul Cup: 2000
- Rio de Janeiro State League: 2003
- Rio de Janeiro's Cup: 2004
- Copa America: 2004
- Minas Gerais State League: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011