Fábio Gomes (footballer, born 1997) explained

Fábio Gomes
Fullname:Fábio Roberto Gomes Netto
Birth Date:25 May 1997
Birth Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Height:1.92m
Position:Centre-forward
Currentclub:Bolívar
(on loan from Atlético Mineiro)
Youthclubs1:Nacional-SP
Youthyears2:2016–2017
Youthclubs2:Grêmio Osasco
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Audax
Caps1:6
Goals1:2
Years2:2018–2021
Clubs2:Oeste
Caps2:54
Goals2:24
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Carlos Renaux (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Albirex Niigata (loan)
Caps4:19
Goals4:5
Years5:2021
Clubs5:New York Red Bulls (loan)
Caps5:31
Goals5:7
Years6:2022–
Clubs6:Atlético Mineiro
Caps6:16
Goals6:3
Years7:2022
Clubs7:Vasco da Gama (loan)
Caps7:9
Goals7:1
Years8:2023
Clubs8:Paços de Ferreira (loan)
Caps8:9
Goals8:0
Years9:2023
Clubs9:Juventude (loan)
Caps9:4
Goals9:0
Years10:2023–2024
Clubs10:Sydney FC (loan)
Caps10:28
Goals10:11
Years11:2024–
Clubs11:Bolívar (loan)
Caps11:3
Goals11:2
Club-Update:22 May 2024

Fábio Roberto Gomes Netto (born 25 May 1997), known as Fábio Gomes or simply Fábio, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Club Bolívar, on loan from Atlético Mineiro.[1]

Club career

Early career

Born in São Paulo, Fábio Gomes started his career with the youth setup of Nacional-SP and switched to the academy of Grêmio Osasco in 2016.He signed his first contract in 2017 with Audax. A year later he moved to Oeste in Itápolis.

Audax

Fábio Gomes made his professional debut with Audax on 13 August 2017 as a halftime substitute in a Copa Paulista 0–0 draw against Inter de Limeira. On 30 August 2017, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 victory against Atibaia.[2]

Oeste

Fábio Gomes debuted with Oeste on 8 March 2019 and scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat against Red Bull Brasil in the Campeonato Paulista.[3] On 27 July 2019, Fábio scored his first goal in Série B, scoring in the last minute of the match in a 1–0 victory against Londrina.[4]

Fábio Gomes ended his first full season with Oeste Futebol Clube as the second top scorer in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B with 15 goals.[5] Fábio's play helped him draw the attention of Série A clubs, including Botafogo who were interested in signing him.[6]

After a brief stint in Japan, Fábio Gomes returned to a struggling Oeste Futebol Clube in November 2020, scoring 5 goals in 15 appearances as the club was relegated to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. His last goal of the season came on 13 January 2021, when he scored the lone goal of the match in a 1–0 victory over Cruzeiro.[7]

Loan to Albirex Niigata

In January 2020, Fábio Gomes signed with Japanese club, Albirex Niigata on loan in the J2 League. Fábio debuted with Albirex Niigata on 23 February 2020 as a 66th-minute substitute scoring the third goal for his club in a 3–0 victory over Thespakusatsu Gunma.[8] He scored 5 goals in 19 appearances for the club, but his contract was cancelled less than a year later after suspicion of drunk driving.

Loan to New York Red Bulls

On 5 February 2021, Fábio Gomes joined the New York Red Bulls in MLS on loan through June with a purchase option.[9] On 17 April 2021, Fábio made his debut for New York, appearing as a starter in a 2–1 loss to Sporting Kansas City. On 1 May 2021, Fábio was named man of the match as he helped New York to a 2–0 victory over Chicago Fire FC assisting on both goals.[10] On 10 June 2021, the Red Bulls announced that Fábio's loan had been extended until the end of the 2021 season.[11] On 18 June 2021, Fábio scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 victory over Nashville SC[12] On 3 July 2021, Fábio scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Orlando City SC.[13] On 30 October 2021, Fábio scored a game-winner during second-half stoppage time in a 1–0 victory over CF Montréal.[14] A week later, on 7 November, Fábio scored New York's loan goal in a 1–1 draw with Nashville SC, helping the club qualify for the MLS playoffs.[15]

Atlético Mineiro

On 7 January 2022, Fábio Gomes joined Atlético Mineiro on a four-year deal.[16]

Loan to Vasco da Gama

On 29 July 2022, Fábio Gomes joined Vasco da Gama on loan for the remainder of the 2022 Série B season.[17]

Loan to Paços de Ferreira

On 15 January 2023, Fábio Gomes joined Primeira Liga club Paços de Ferreira on loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.[18]

Loan to Juventude

On 14 June 2023, Fábio Gomes agreed to a loan deal with Série B side Juventude for the remainder of the season.[19]

Loan to Sydney FC

On September 13, 2023, it was announced that Fabio Gomes' loan with Juventude was to be severed, with the striker going out on loan to Australian club Sydney FC for the 23-24 A-League season.[20]

Gomes scored two goals when Sydney FC defeated Brisbane Roar FC 3–1 to win the 2023 Australia Cup on 7 October.[21] His first league goal came in a 5–1 win over Adelaide United in the third round, which also served as the club's fist win on the season.

Despite being joint top scorer with Joe Lolley on 11 goals for the season, Fabio was released by Sydney FC at the conclusion of the league season.[22]

Loan to Bolívar

On 29 July 2024, Gomes joined Club Bolívar on a one-year loan with an option to buy.[23]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Audax2017Paulista0000006262
Oeste2019Série B321574003919
20201550000155
Total47207400625424
Albirex Niigata (loan)2020J2 League19500195
New York Red Bulls (loan)2021MLS3070010317
Atlético Mineiro2022Série A5082211000163
Vasco da Gama (loan)2022Série B9191
Paços de Ferreira (loan)2022–23Primeira Liga9090
Juventude (loan)2023Série B4000
Sydney FC (loan)2023–24A-League Men2811223013
Career total1514415643107217755

Honours

Atlético Mineiro

2022

Sydney FC

2023

Notes and References

  1. https://sydneyfc.com/news/sydney-fc-signs-brazilian-attacking-weapon-fabio-gomes
  2. Web site: Osasco Audax 3 x 1 Atibaia – Ainda resta um pouco de esperança. futebolinterior.com.br.
  3. Web site: RB Brasil vence Oeste com gol no fim e seca Ponte para garantir classificação. globoesporte.globo.com.
  4. Web site: Nos acréscimos, Oeste vence o Londrina e adia 'conquista' do 100º empate na Série B. globoesporte.globo.com.
  5. Web site: New York Red Bulls sign Fabio Roberto Gomes Netto on loan from Brazil's Oeste FC. MLSSoccer.com.
  6. Web site: Botafogo negocia com vice-artilheiro da Série B, mas esbarra em pedida alta. fogaonet.com.
  7. Web site: Cruzeiro perde para o Oeste e praticamente dá adeus às chances de acesso. globoesporte.globo.com.
  8. Web site: Fábio comemora retorno do Japonês para voltar a marcar. lance.com.br.
  9. Web site: New York Red Bulls Add Brazilian Forward Fábio Roberto Gomes Netto on Loan from Oeste FC.
  10. Web site: Recap: New York Red Bulls 2, Chicago Fire FC 0.
  11. Web site: Recap: New York Red Bulls extend Fabio loan.
  12. Web site: Recap: New York Red Bulls 2, Nashville SC 0 .
  13. Web site: RBNY Grabs First Road Win in Orlando.
  14. Web site: Recap: New York Red Bulls 1, CF Montréal 0.
  15. Web site: Red Bulls Celebrate Postseason Berth, Know Real Work Lies Ahead.
  16. Web site: Galo contrata atacante Fábio Gomes, destaque na MLS. 7 January 2022. Clube Atlético Mineiro. pt. 8 January 2022. 8 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220108021224/https://atletico.com.br/noticias/galo-contrata-atacante-fabio-gomes-destaque-na-mls. dead.
  17. Web site: Atlético-MG anuncia empréstimo de Fábio Gomes ao Vasco. 29 July 2022. ge. pt.
  18. Web site: Fábio Gomes reforça o ataque. 15 January 2023. Paços de Ferreira. pt.
  19. Web site: Atlético empresta Fábio Gomes ao Juventude até o fim da Série B. 14 June 2023. Rádio Itatiaia. pt.
  20. Web site: D'Urbano . Nick . Sydney FC confirm signing of Brazilian striker: ‘He will make a name for himself’ . Keep Up . 26 September 2023.
  21. Web site: Clarke . George. Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 3-1 to win Australia Cup . Sydney Morning Herald . 8 October 2023.
  22. News: Harrington . Anna . RODWELL AMONG FIVE SYDNEY FC DEPARTURES . 5 June 2024.
  23. News: Atlético-MG empresta atacante Fábio Gomes para rival do Flamengo na Libertadores . ge . 29 July 2024 . 29 July 2024 . pt-br.