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Fábio Gomes (footballer, born 1997)

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Fábio Gomes
Personal information
Full name Fábio Roberto Gomes Netto
Date of birth (1997-05-25) 25 May 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Centre-forward
Team information
Current team
Bolívar
(on loan from Atlético Mineiro)
Youth career
Nacional-SP
2016–2017 Grêmio Osasco
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Audax 6 (2)
2018–2021 Oeste 54 (24)
2018Carlos Renaux (loan) 1 (0)
2020Albirex Niigata (loan) 19 (5)
2021New York Red Bulls (loan) 31 (7)
2022– Atlético Mineiro 16 (3)
2022Vasco da Gama (loan) 9 (1)
2023Paços de Ferreira (loan) 9 (0)
2023Juventude (loan) 4 (0)
2023–2024Sydney FC (loan) 28 (11)
2024–Bolívar (loan) 5 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 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

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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.[citation needed]

Loan to New York Red Bulls

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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

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

Loan to Vasco da Gama

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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

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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

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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

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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 first win of 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

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

Career statistics

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As of match played 18 May 2024[24]
Club Season League State League[a] National cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Audax 2017 Paulista 0 0 0 0 0 0 6[c] 2 6 2
Oeste 2019 Série B 32 15 7 4 0 0 39 19
2020 15 5 0 0 0 0 15 5
Total 47 20 7 4 0 0 6 2 54 24
Albirex Niigata (loan) 2020 J2 League 19 5 0 0 19 5
New York Red Bulls (loan) 2021 MLS 30 7 0 0 1[d] 0 31 7
Atlético Mineiro 2022 Série A 5 0 8 2 2 1 1[e] 0 0 0 16 3
Vasco da Gama (loan) 2022 Série B 9 1 9 1
Paços de Ferreira (loan) 2022–23 Primeira Liga 9 0 9 0
Juventude (loan) 2023 Série B 4 0 0 0
Sydney FC (loan) 2023–24 A-League Men 28 11 2 2 30 13
Career total 151 44 15 6 4 3 1 0 7 2 177 55

Honours

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Atlético Mineiro
Sydney FC

References

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  1. ^ "Sydney FC Signs Brazilian Attacking Weapon Fabio Gomes". 12 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Osasco Audax 3 x 1 Atibaia – Ainda resta um pouco de esperança". futebolinterior.com.br. 10 November 2020.
  3. ^ "RB Brasil vence Oeste com gol no fim e seca Ponte para garantir classificação". globoesporte.globo.com.
  4. ^ "Nos acréscimos, Oeste vence o Londrina e adia 'conquista' do 100º empate na Série B". globoesporte.globo.com.
  5. ^ "New York Red Bulls sign Fabio Roberto Gomes Netto on loan from Brazil's Oeste FC". MLSSoccer.com.
  6. ^ "Botafogo negocia com vice-artilheiro da Série B, mas esbarra em pedida alta". fogaonet.com. 23 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Cruzeiro perde para o Oeste e praticamente dá adeus às chances de acesso". globoesporte.globo.com.
  8. ^ "Fábio comemora retorno do Japonês para voltar a marcar". lance.com.br. 25 June 2020.
  9. ^ "New York Red Bulls Add Brazilian Forward Fábio Roberto Gomes Netto on Loan from Oeste FC".
  10. ^ "Recap: New York Red Bulls 2, Chicago Fire FC 0".
  11. ^ "Recap: New York Red Bulls extend Fabio loan".
  12. ^ "Recap: New York Red Bulls 2, Nashville SC 0".
  13. ^ "RBNY Grabs First Road Win in Orlando".
  14. ^ "Recap: New York Red Bulls 1, CF Montréal 0".
  15. ^ "Red Bulls Celebrate Postseason Berth, Know Real Work Lies Ahead".
  16. ^ "Galo contrata atacante Fábio Gomes, destaque na MLS" (in Portuguese). Clube Atlético Mineiro. 7 January 2022. Archived from the original on 8 January 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  17. ^ "Atlético-MG anuncia empréstimo de Fábio Gomes ao Vasco" (in Portuguese). ge. 29 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Fábio Gomes reforça o ataque" (in Portuguese). Paços de Ferreira. 15 January 2023.
  19. ^ "Atlético empresta Fábio Gomes ao Juventude até o fim da Série B" (in Portuguese). Rádio Itatiaia. 14 June 2023.
  20. ^ D'Urbano, Nick (12 September 2023). "Sydney FC confirm signing of Brazilian striker: 'He will make a name for himself'". Keep Up. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  21. ^ Clarke, George (7 October 2023). "Sydney FC beat Brisbane Roar 3-1 to win Australia Cup". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  22. ^ Harrington, Anna. "RODWELL AMONG FIVE SYDNEY FC DEPARTURES". Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  23. ^ "Atlético-MG empresta atacante Fábio Gomes para rival do Flamengo na Libertadores" (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  24. ^ Fábio Gomes at Soccerway. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
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