Balu (footballer, born 1985)

Fábio Vieira Amaro (born 22 February 1985) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Alta de Lisboa.

Early life
Balu is the son of Levi Procino Amaro and Rosalina Vieira Amaro. He has four siblings.

Career
Balu started his career with Brazilian side Corinthians-AL. In 2005, he signed for Portuguese side Marítimo. In 2009, he was sent on loan to Portuguese side Portimonense. In 2010, he was sent on loan to Portuguese side Belenenses. In 2011, he was sent on loan to Greek side Trikala. After that, he was sent on loan to Greek side Panthrakikos. In 2012, he signed for Cypriot side Pafos. In 2013, he was sent on loan to Angolan side Bravos de Maquis. In 2014, he signed for Greek side Panachaiki. In 2015, he signed for Greek side Panserraikos. In 2016, he signed for Greek side Lamia. After that, he signed for Greek side Chalkida. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players. In 2017, he signed for Portuguese side Vilafranquense. In 2018, he signed for Portuguese side Fátima. In 2019, he signed for Portuguese side FC Setúbal. In 2020, he signed for Portuguese side Comércio e Indústria. After that, he signed for Portuguese side Alta de Lisboa.

Style of play
Balu mainly operates as a midfielder. He was described as "responsible for setting up offensive moves and with great marking technique".