Born in Telha, Sergipe, Fabinho Santos played for Vitória, Joinville and Coritiba in the Campeonato Brasileiro.
[3] However, under the new head coach Christian Gross, Fabinho was not taken into account as team player and his contract with the club was dissolved during the winter break of their 1999–2000 season.
During the club's training camp they played against Stade Spiritain and Fabinho scored four goals as Basel won 7–1.
[5] Fabinho Santos later played for Oita Trinita, Albirex Niigata and Vegalta Sendai in the J1 League.
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