Fluminense keeper breaks Shilton appearance record
Published: 8/20/2025
Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio Deivson Lopes Maciel breaks Peter Shilton's world record for most competitive appearances in football, with 1,391 games. Spending his career in Brazil with clubs like Cruzeiro and Fluminense, Fabio surpasses Shilton's 1,390 appearances, sparking a debate on the actual count. Despite not playing for Brazil, the 44-year-old goalkeeper is recognized for this milestone by his club and the football community.
