Player Details

Name

Fabio Alves

Height

5' 7"

Weight

150 lbs

Date of Birth

3.16.1985 (39)

Birthplace

Ariquemes, Brazil

Position

Defender
Latest News
Latest News
Philadelphia Union announce re-signings of Fabinho, Creavalle, Przybylko

Philadelphia Union announce re-signings of Fabinho, Creavalle, Przybylko

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signings The Philadelphia Union announced new contracts for three players from the club’s 2018 roster on Monday, re-signing left back Fabinho, central midfielder Warren Creavalle and forward Kacper Przybylko for 2019. Creavalle was out of contract, while Fabinho and Przybylko previously had 2019 contract options declined.
Philadelphia Union decline options: Jay Simpson, Fabian Herbers, Josh Yaro

Philadelphia Union decline options: Jay Simpson, Fabian Herbers, Josh Yaro
Philadelphia Union re-sign regulars Fabinho, Herbers, Ilsinho for 2018

Philadelphia Union re-sign regulars Fabinho, Herbers, Ilsinho for 2018
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Latest Video
HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. Philadelphia Union | August 4, 2018
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HIGHLIGHTS: Portland Timbers vs. Philadelphia Union | August 4, 2018

In their only meeting of the season, the Portland Timbers welcome the Philadelphia Union at Providence Park.
PENALTY: Fabinho fouls Alvas Powell to concede the penalty
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PENALTY: Fabinho fouls Alvas Powell to concede the penalty
Atlanta United FC 3-1 Philadelphia Union | 2-Minute Highlights
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Atlanta United FC 3-1 Philadelphia Union | 2-Minute Highlights
PK FOUL: Fabinho hands Atlanta another PK after VAR
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PK FOUL: Fabinho hands Atlanta another PK after VAR
Fabinho with a Shot on Target vs. Seattle Sounders FC
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Fabinho with a Shot on Target vs. Seattle Sounders FC
YELLOW CARD: Fabinho lunges in late
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YELLOW CARD: Fabinho lunges in late
Career Summary

Out of contract after 2019 season.

Entering his seventh season with the team, Fabio Alves – known as Fabinho – brings a steady, veteran presence to the Union’s backline. Skilled on the ball, this left back has provided experience and character to Philadelphia's locker room. Picked up a U.S. Permanent Resident Card in 2015, qualifying him as a domestic player in MLS competitions.

OUTSIDE MLS: Spent three seasons in Australia's A-League, with Melbourne Victory (2011) and Sydney FC (2012-13), notably playing alongside Italian great Alessandro Del Piero. Prior to that, Fabinho played for various clubs in South America, including Londrina, Coritiba, J. Malucelli, Ponte Preta, Paysandu, Mixto, and Volta Redonda.