Fabio da Silva: Man United defender Profile & Stats
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Fabio da Silva

Position: defender

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 29 19 6 4 57 22 +35 65.52
A 22 16 2 4 42 17 +25 72.73
N 5 1 2 2 6 7 -1 20.00
TOTALS 56 36 10 10 105 46 +59 64.29

Name: Fabio Pereira Da Silva
Birthdate: 09-07-1990
Age: 35
Birthplace: Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height: 5' 7" (1.70m)
Weight: 10st 9lbs (67.59kg)
Years at Club: 2009-2014
Signing Info: Transferred from: Fluminense, 01/2008, £??
Previous Clubs: Fluminense, Queens Park Rangers (loan)
Debut: 24/01/2009 v Tottenham Hotspur (H) 2-1 (FA Cup 4th Round)
Farewell: Transferred to Cardiff City, 01/2014, £??
Passed Away:

Biography

Fábio Pereira Da Silva is a Brazilian left-back known for his dynamic play and technical skill. Born on July 9, 1990, in Petrópolis, Brazil, Fábio joined Manchester United in 2008 with his twin brother, Rafael, after being scouted at Fluminense. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, Fábio's defensive abilities and versatility were utilized across both flanks. He contributed to United's 2008-09 League Cup victory, and in 2010-11, he was part of the squad that won the Premier League title, often filling in for established defenders due to his adaptability.

Fábio's time at Old Trafford was marked by both moments of brilliance and challenges with injuries. Notably, he played in the 2011 UEFA Champions League final against Barcelona, an indicator of Ferguson's trust in his defensive capabilities. Although he displayed potential, injuries and competition limited his appearances, leading to a season-long loan with Queens Park Rangers in 2012-13.

In 2014, Fábio moved to Cardiff City for more playing time. During his three-year stint, he was a consistent starter and fan favorite for his work rate and passion, contributing to Cardiff's efforts to establish themselves in the Premier League and the Championship. In 2016, he joined Middlesbrough, where he remained a steady presence until 2018, when he transferred to Nantes in France's Ligue 1. His time at Nantes allowed him to experience European football at a new level, showcasing his adaptability in a different tactical environment.

Internationally, Fábio represented Brazil at the 2007 U17 World Cup and received a senior call-up in 2011. Known for his work ethic, versatility, and passion for the game, Fábio remains respected among fans for his contributions across clubs, particularly his dedication during his years at Manchester Unitd. .Fabio is the twin brother of Rafa l da Silva. They are the 11th set of brothers to play for Manchester United.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 2008-2009 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
2. 2009-2010 0 5 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
3. 2010-2011 1 11 0 2 1 4 0 1 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 25
4. 2011-2012 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
5. 2013-2014 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
TOTALS 1 22 1 8 1 8 0 2 0 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 56

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Arsenal 1 1
2. Norwich City 1 1
3. Wigan Athletic 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Chelsea 4 0
2. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 0
3. Fulham 3 0
4. Everton 2 0
5. Birmingham City 2 0
6. CSKA Moscow 2 0
7. Wigan Athletic 2 1
8. Leeds United 2 0
9. Rangers 2 0
10. West Ham United 2 0
11. West Bromwich Albion 2 0
12. Arsenal 2 1
13. Benfica 2 0
14. Otelul Galati 2 0
15. Swansea City 2 0
16. Crystal Palace 2 0
17. Ajax Amsterdam 2 0
18. Tottenham Hotspur 1 0
19. Barnsley 1 0
20. Hull City 1 0
21. Bursaspor 1 0
22. Valencia 1 0
23. Southampton 1 0
24. Crawley Town 1 0
25. Olympique Marseille 1 0
26. Bolton Wanderers 1 0
27. Manchester City 1 0
28. Schalke 04 1 0
29. Blackburn Rovers 1 0
30. Barcelona 1 0
31. Basel 1 0
32. Aldershot 1 0
33. Sunderland 1 0
34. Newcastle United 1 0
35. Norwich City 1 1
No Opponent Manager No
1. Ancelotti, Carlo 4
2. Hodgson, Roy 3
3. Moyes, David 2
4. McLeish, Alex 2
5. McCarthy, Mick 2
6. Martinez, Roberto 2
7. Grayson, Simon 2
8. Smith, Walter 2
9. Grant, Avram 2
10. Wenger, Arsene 2
11. Jorge, Jesus 2
12. Munteanu, Dorinel 2
13. de Boer, Frank 2
14. Redknapp, Harry 1
15. Ramos, Juande 1
16. Robins, Mark 1
17. Slutsky, Leonid 1
18. Brown, Phil 1
19. Saglam, Ertugrul 1
20. Emery, Unai 1
21. Di Matteo, Roberto 1
22. Adkins, Nigel 1
23. Evans, Steve 1
24. Deschamps, Didier 1
25. Coyle, Owen 1
26. Hughes, Mark 1
27. Mancini, Roberto 1
28. Rangnick, Ralf 1
29. Kean, Steve 1
30. Guardiola, Josep 1
31. Fink, Thorsten 1
32. Holdsworth, Dean 1
33. Bruce, Steve 1
34. Rodgers, Brendan 1
35. Pardew, Alan 1
36. Freedman, Dougie 1
37. Connor, Terry 1
38. Holloway, Ian 1
39. Hughton, Chris 1
40. Laudrup, Michael 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 53
2. Moyes, David 3
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 29
2. Wembley 5
3. Boleyn Ground 2
4. The Hawthorns 2
5. Amsterdam Arena 1
6. Arena Nationala 1
7. Bursa Ataturk Stadium 1
8. Craven Cottage 1
9. DW Stadium 1
10. Elland Road 1
11. Emirates Stadium 1
12. Estadio da Luz 1
13. Ewood Park 1
14. Ibrox Stadium 1
15. Liberty Stadium 1
16. Luzhniki Stadium 1
17. Molineux 1
18. Oakwell 1
19. Recreation Ground 1
20. St Marys Stadium 1
21. Stamford Bridge 1
22. Veltins-Arena 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 22
2. European Cup 14
3. FA Cup 8
4. League Cup 8
5. Charity Shield 2
6. Europa League 2
No Opponent Count
1. Chelsea 4
2. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3
3. Fulham 3
4. Everton 2
5. Birmingham City 2
6. CSKA Moscow 2
7. Wigan Athletic 2
8. Leeds United 2
9. Rangers 2
10. West Ham United 2
11. West Bromwich Albion 2
12. Arsenal 2
13. Benfica 2
14. Otelul Galati 2
15. Swansea City 2
16. Crystal Palace 2
17. Ajax Amsterdam 2
18. Tottenham Hotspur 1
19. Barnsley 1
20. Hull City 1
21. Bursaspor 1
22. Valencia 1
23. Southampton 1
24. Crawley Town 1
25. Olympique Marseille 1
26. Bolton Wanderers 1
27. Manchester City 1
28. Schalke 04 1
29. Blackburn Rovers 1
30. Barcelona 1
31. Basel 1
32. Aldershot 1
33. Sunderland 1
34. Newcastle United 1
35. Norwich City 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 38
2. Russia 2
3. Scotland 2
4. Spain 2
5. Portugal 2
6. Romania 2
7. Wales 2
8. Holland 2
9. Turkey 1
10. France 1
11. Germany 1
12. Switzerland 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 09-08-2009 Chelsea D 2-2 Charity Shield
2. 08-08-2010 Chelsea W 3-1 Charity Shield
3. 28-05-2011 Barcelona L 1-3 European Cup
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
1. 23-09-2009 Wolverhampton Wanderers League Cup
2. 05-01-2014 Swansea City FA Cup
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 24-01-2009 FAC Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 H 0 Paul Scholes 35', Dimitar Berbatov 36' Roman Pavlyuchenko 5'
2. 19-04-2009 FAC Everton D 0-0 N 0
3. 09-08-2009 CS Chelsea D 2-2 N 0 Nani 10', Wayne Rooney 90'+2 Ricardo Carvalho 52', Frank Lampard 71'
4. 16-08-2009 PL Birmingham City W 1-0 H 0 Wayne Rooney 34'
5. 23-09-2009 LC Wolves W 1-0 H 0 Danny Welbeck 66'
6. 21-10-2009 EC/UCL CSKA Moscow W 1-0 A 0 Antonio Valencia 86'
7. 27-10-2009 LC Barnsley W 2-0 A 0 Danny Welbeck 6', Michael Owen 59'
8. 03-11-2009 EC/UCL CSKA Moscow D 3-3 H 0 Michael Owen 29', Paul Scholes 84', Antonio Valencia 90' Alan Dzagoev 25', Milos Krasic 31', Vasili Berezutsky 47'
9. 19-12-2009 PL Fulham L 0-3 A 0 Danny Murphy 22', Bobby Zamora 46', Damien Duff 75'
10. 30-12-2009 PL Wigan Athletic W 5-0 H 0 Wayne Rooney 28', Michael Carrick 32', Rafael da Silva 45', Dimitar Berbatov 50', Antonio Valencia 75'
11. 03-01-2010 FAC Leeds United L 0-1 H 0 Jermaine Beckford 19'
12. 23-01-2010 PL Hull City W 4-0 H 0 Wayne Rooney 7', 82', 85', 90'+3
13. 14-03-2010 PL Fulham W 3-0 H 0 Wayne Rooney 46', 84', Dimitar Berbatov 89'
14. 08-08-2010 CS Chelsea W 3-1 N 0 Antonio Valencia 41', Javier Hernandez 76', Dimitar Berbatov 90' Salomon Kalou 83'
15. 14-09-2010 EC/UCL Rangers D 0-0 H 0
16. 26-10-2010 LC Wolves W 3-2 H 0 Tiago Bebe 56 ', Ji-Sung Park 70', Javier Hernandez 90' George Elokobi 60', Kevin Foley 76'
17. 02-11-2010 EC/UCL Bursaspor W 3-0 A 0 Darren Fletcher 48', Gabriel Obertan 73', Tiago Bebe 77'
18. 24-11-2010 EC/UCL Rangers W 1-0 A 0 Wayne Rooney 87' (pen)
19. 30-11-2010 LC West Ham United L 0-4 A 0 *Jonathan Spector 22', 37', Carlton Cole 56', 66'
20. 07-12-2010 EC/UCL Valencia D 1-1 H 0 Olivera Anderson 62' Pablo Hernandez 32'
21. 01-01-2011 PL West Bromwich Albion W 2-1 A 0 Wayne Rooney 3', Javier Hernandez 75' James Morrison 14'
22. 22-01-2011 PL Birmingham City W 5-0 H 0 Dimitar Berbatov 2', 31', 53', Ryan Giggs 45'+2, Nani 76'
23. 29-01-2011 FAC Southampton W 2-1 A 0 Michael Owen 65', Javier Hernandez 75' Richard Chaplow 45'
24. 19-02-2011 FAC Crawley Town W 1-0 H 0 Wesley Brown 28'
25. 26-02-2011 PL Wigan Athletic W 4-0 A 1 Javier Hernandez 17', 74', Wayne Rooney 84', Fabio da Silva 87'
26. 01-03-2011 PL Chelsea L 1-2 A 0 Wayne Rooney 29' David Luiz 54', Frank Lampard 80' (pen)
27. 12-03-2011 FAC Arsenal W 2-0 H 1 Fabio da Silva 28', Wayne Rooney 49'
28. 15-03-2011 EC/UCL Olympique Marseille W 2-1 H 0 Javier Hernandez 5', 75' Wesley Brown 83' (o.g.)
29. 19-03-2011 PL Bolton Wanderers W 1-0 H 0 Dimitar Berbatov 88'
30. 02-04-2011 PL West Ham United W 4-2 A 0 Wayne Rooney 65', 73', 79' (pen), Javier Hernandez 84' Mark Noble 11' (pen) , 25' (pen)
31. 09-04-2011 PL Fulham W 2-0 H 0 Dimitar Berbatov 11', Antonio Valencia 32'
32. 16-04-2011 FAC Manchester City L 0-1 N 0 Yaya Toure 52'
33. 23-04-2011 PL Everton W 1-0 H 0 Javier Hernandez 83'
34. 26-04-2011 EC/UCL Schalke 04 W 2-0 A 0 Ryan Giggs 67', Wayne Rooney 69'
35. 01-05-2011 PL Arsenal L 0-1 A 0 Aaron Ramsey 56'
36. 08-05-2011 PL Chelsea W 2-1 H 0 Javier Hernandez 1', Nemanja Vidic 23' Frank Lampard 68'
37. 14-05-2011 PL Blackburn Rovers D 1-1 A 0 Wayne Rooney 73' (pen) Brett Emerton 20'
38. 28-05-2011 EC/UCL Barcelona L 1-3 N 0 Wayne Rooney 34' Pedro Rodriguez 27', Lionel Messi 54', David Villa 69'
39. 14-08-2011 PL West Bromwich Albion W 2-1 A 0 Wayne Rooney 13', Steven Reid 81' (o.g.) Shane Long 37'
40. 14-09-2011 EC/UCL Benfica D 1-1 A 0 Ryan Giggs 42' Oscar Cardozo 24'
41. 20-09-2011 LC Leeds United W 3-0 A 0 Michael Owen 15', 32', Ryan Giggs 45'+1
42. 27-09-2011 EC/UCL Basel D 3-3 H 0 Danny Welbeck 16', 17', Ashley Young 90' Fabian Frei 58', Alexander Frei 60, 76' (pen)
43. 18-10-2011 EC/UCL Otelul Galati W 2-0 A 0 Wayne Rooney 64' (pen), 90'+2 (pen)
44. 25-10-2011 LC Aldershot W 3-0 A 0 Dimitar Berbatov 15', Michael Owen 41', Antonio Valencia 48'
45. 02-11-2011 EC/UCL Otelul Galati W 2-0 H 0 Antonio Valencia 8', Cristian Sarghi 87' (o.g.)
46. 05-11-2011 PL Sunderland W 1-0 H 0 *Wesley Brown 45'+2 (o.g.)
47. 19-11-2011 PL Swansea City W 1-0 A 0 Javier Hernandez 11'
48. 22-11-2011 EC/UCL Benfica D 2-2 H 0 Dimitar Berbatov 30', Darren Fletcher 59' Phil Jones 4' (o.g.), Pablo Aimar 60
49. 26-11-2011 PL Newcastle United D 1-1 H 0 Javier Hernandez 49' Demba Ba 64' (pen)
50. 30-11-2011 LC Crystal Palace L 1-2 H 0 Federico Macheda 69' (pen) Darren Ambrose 65', Glenn Murray 98'
51. 16-02-2012 EL Ajax Amsterdam W 2-0 A 0 Ashley Young 59', Javier Hernandez 85'
52. 23-02-2012 EL Ajax Amsterdam L 1-2 H 0 Javier Hernandez 6', Aras Ozbiliz 37', Toby Alderweireld 87'
53. 18-03-2012 PL Wolves W 5-0 A 0 Jonny Evans 21', Antonio Valencia 43', Danny Welbeck 45', Javier Hernandez 56', 60'
54. 14-09-2013 PL Crystal Palace W 2-0 H 0 Robin van Persie 45'+1 (pen), Wayne Rooney 81'
55. 29-10-2013 LC Norwich City W 4-0 H 1 Javier Hernandez 20' (pen), 54', Phil Jones 88', Fabio da Silva 90'+4
56. 05-01-2014 FAC Swansea City L 1-2 H 0 Javier Hernandez 16' Wayne Routledge 12', Wilfried Bony 90'
 

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