Fabiano

Fabiano Pereira de Camargo (born 25 January 1975) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Revealed by AA Ponte Preta, Fabiano stood out especially in Portuguesa, where he was elected the best goalkeeper in the state in 1998. He was Minas Gerais champion with América in 2001.

On 1 July 2003, he physically attacked referee Marcos Tadeu Silva Mafra after a last-minute penalty in favor of Avaí. Fabiano claims to have been taken to a room by military police and beaten until he lost consciousness.

He was also part of the squad of AD São Caetano champion of São Paulo, this time as a reserve. He was unable to resume his career after the attack. Years later, however, he said he had no regrets. Currently works with custom furniture in São Paulo.

Honours

América Campeonato Mineiro: 2001

São Caetano Campeonato Paulista: 2004