Fábio Virginio de Lima (; born 30 June 1993) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club Al Wasl. Born in Brazil, he represents the

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at international level.

Club career

Lima was signed by 2nd tier club

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in 2012 after having a shorter span with

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. In 2013, he was loaned out to

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club

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making a single appearance. On 21 July 2014, Lima joined

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side Al Wasl on a two-year loan after being recommended by manager Jorginho.

International career

In February 2020, Lima obtained Emirati citizenship. On 12 October 2020, he made his international debut for the

in a friendly match against

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. On 4 January 2024, Lima was named in the UAE's squad for the

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Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Al Wasl *

: 2023–24 *

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: 2023–24

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lima, Fabio 1993 births Living people Footballers from Paraíba Emirati men's footballers 21st-century Emirati sportsmen United Arab Emirates men's international footballers Brazilian men's footballers Brazilian emigrants to the United Arab Emirates Men's association football midfielders Naturalized citizens of the United Arab Emirates Naturalised association football players Associação Desportiva Recreativa e Cultural Icasa players Atlético Clube Goianiense players Al Wasl F.C. players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players UAE Pro League players Brazilian expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in the United Arab Emirates 2023 AFC Asian Cup players 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen