Fábio Faria
Encyclopedia
Fábio do Passo Faria is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for F.C. Paços de Ferreira on loan from S.L. Benfica in the Portuguese first division, as a central defender.
, he was promoted to the first team, appearing two times as it returned to the top level.
After almost no official appearances in 2008–09, Faria became an undisputed starter in the following campaign - 27 games, one goal, partnering veteran Gaspar
as the team maintained its division status - and was also first summoned to the Portuguese under-21s
. In December 2009, his solid performances earned him a transfer to national powerhouse S.L. Benfica on a four-year contract, with a transfer fee of around €
2 million, effective for the 2010–11 season.
In January 2011, after only having appeared once officially for Benfica (45 minutes in a 2–0 home win against C.S. Marítimo, for the season
's League Cup, where he appeared as a left back), Faria was loaned to Real Valladolid
in the Spanish
second division
, until June.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for F.C. Paços de Ferreira on loan from S.L. Benfica in the Portuguese first division, as a central defender.
Football career
Faria finished his football formation at hometown's Rio Ave FC, having arrived aged 15 from F.C. Porto. In 2007, with the Vila do Conde side in the second divisionLiga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, he was promoted to the first team, appearing two times as it returned to the top level.
After almost no official appearances in 2008–09, Faria became an undisputed starter in the following campaign - 27 games, one goal, partnering veteran Gaspar
Gaspar Azevedo
José Gaspar da Silva Azevedo, known as Gaspar , is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Rio Ave F.C. in the Portuguese first division, as a central defender.-Football career:...
as the team maintained its division status - and was also first summoned to the Portuguese under-21s
Portugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
. In December 2009, his solid performances earned him a transfer to national powerhouse S.L. Benfica on a four-year contract, with a transfer fee of around €
Euro
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2 million, effective for the 2010–11 season.
In January 2011, after only having appeared once officially for Benfica (45 minutes in a 2–0 home win against C.S. Marítimo, for the season
2010–11 Taça da Liga
The 2010–11 Taça da Liga was the fourth edition of the portuguese Taça da Liga. The first matches were played on August 8, 2010. The final was scheduled on April 23, 2011 where Benfica beat Paços de Ferreira 2-1, and won their third title. The final was played at the Estadio Cidade de Coimbra,...
's League Cup, where he appeared as a left back), Faria was loaned to Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
in the Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
, until June.