Brazilian · Campinas, Brazil · Born 23 October 1993Dominant Brazilian defensive midfielder whose interceptions and tactical discipline anchored Liverpool's midfield during their trophy-laden era.
Fábio Henrique Tavares, known as Fabinho, was born in Campinas, Brazil on 23 October 1993. He developed at Real Madrid's reserves before joining Monaco, where he starred in their 2017 Ligue 1 title win. He joined Liverpool in 2018 for £43 million and became one of the best defensive midfielders in world football. His reading of the game, tackling, positional sense and composure in possession were exceptional. He won the Champions League in 2019, the Premier League in 2020, the FA Cup and League Cup. He made 219 appearances for Liverpool. He earned 19 caps for Brazil. He moved to Al-Ittihad in 2023.
Key player in Liverpool's Champions League and Premier League victories
He was so good at intercepting passes and breaking up play that Liverpool fans nicknamed him 'the lighthouse' for his ability to see danger before anyone else.
Did You Know?How They Played
Defensive midfielder with strong tackling, passing range and occasional goals
Lasting Impact
Fabinho established himself as one of the Premier League's finest defensive midfielders during Liverpool's most successful period in decades.
Career Honours
- Champions League 2019
- Premier League 2020
- FA Cup 2022
- League Cup 2022
- Ligue 1 2017
- FIFA Club World Cup 2019
- UEFA Super Cup 2019
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ave | 2012–2013 | — | 24 | 1 | #3 |
| Monaco | 2013–2018 | — | 303 | 68 | #4 |
| Liverpool | 2018–2023 | — | 151 | 42 | #4 |
| Real Madrid | 2013–2015 | — | 2 | 0 | — |
| Al-Ittihad | 2023–2024 | €40M | 0 | 0 | — |
 Brazil | — | — | 28 | 1 | — |
Brazilian Athletes