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Fábio Júnior

b. 1977

Brazilian association football player

Association football player
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About Fábio Júnior

Born 1977. Fábio Júnior is a Brazilian association football player.

Fábio Júnior Pereira (born 20 November 1977), commonly known as just Fábio Júnior, is a Brazilian football pundit and retired footballer who played as a forward.

Career Born in the São Pedro do Avaí district of Manhuaçu, Fábio Júnior began playing professional football in his home state, Minas Gerais. He has played for each of the three large professional clubs based in the capital of Belo Horizonte, Cruzeiro, Atlético Mineiro and América-MG.

He was found using a fake passport to play as an EU-player in Italy, he was then fined and banned in Italy football for a season, although he never played again in Italy.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours Cruzeiro Copa Sul-Minas: 2002 Campeonato Mineiro: 1997, 1998, 2002 Copa do Brasil: 2000

Brasiliense Campeonato Brasiliense: 2008

Al-Wahda UAE League: 2005

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Important facts

Born
22 November 1977, Manhuaçu
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil
Also known as
Fábio Júnior Pereira, Fabio Junior

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fábio Júnior?

Brazilian association football player

When was Fábio Júnior born?

Fábio Júnior was born on 22 November 1977 in Manhuaçu.

What is Fábio Júnior's occupation?

Fábio Júnior is an association football player.

What nationality is Fábio Júnior?

Fábio Júnior is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fábio Júnior

· Wikidata: Q726192

· DBpedia: Fábio Júnior (footballer, born 1977)

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