Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio has surpassed Peter Shilton as the footballer with the most all-time career appearances, according to his club. The Brazilian, 44, played his 1,391st game in the Copa Sudamericana victory over América de Cali at the Maracaná on Tuesday -- a tally which took him past the number of appearances the Guinness Book of Records cites former England goalkeeper Shilton as having made during his career.

Brazilian Fábio, Fluminense's goalkeeper, made history yesterday by playing his 1,391st professional match, thus surpassing the legendary Peter Shilton's record. Or did he?The feat took place at the

Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio has matched Peter Shilton's record of 1,390 competitive appearances in men's football. The 44-year-old achieved this milestone during Fluminense's victory over Fortaleza.