Fábio Silva (footballer, born 1980)

Fábio Carleandro da Silva (born 28 February 1980) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career
In late 2002, Fábio moved to Europe and joined First League of FR Yugoslavia side Rad. He spent three seasons with the Građevinari (the latter two in the Second League), before transferring to Red Star Belgrade in August 2005. In the first half of his debut season with the Crveno-beli, Fábio made two appearances in the Serbia and Montenegro Cup, but was deemed surplus to requirements during the winter break. He later went on loan to Rad and Napredak Kruševac.

In January 2008, Fábio returned to Brazil and signed with Náutico. He subsequently played for his former club Rio Branco-AC. In August 2009, Fábio was signed by Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes, but was let go the next month.

After returning to Brazil, Fábio played for União Rondonópolis, Cerâmica, Goianésia, CRAC-GO, Trindade and Central.