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Marco Fabián

Mexican footballer (born )

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Fabián and the second or maternal family name is De la Mora.

Marco Jhonfai Fabián de la Mora (Spanish pronunciation:[ˈmaɾkofaˈβjan]; born 21 July ) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.

He is an Olympic gold medalist.[4]

Fabián is a graduate of C.D. Guadalajara's youth academy, and made his senior team debut during the Apertura. Fabián took part in the Copa Libertadores in as Guadalajara finished runners-up.[5] He spent time on loan with Cruz Azul in before returning to Guadalajara.

Fabián represented Mexico in several youth categories before reaching a full cap with the senior team. He was in the initial roster for the Copa América, but was expelled from the team and suspended for six months along with six other players, for breaking disciplinary codes at their concentration hotel in Quito.

In , as a competitor of the Mexico U national team, Fabián helped Mexico qualify to the Summer Olympics and win the Toulon Tournament, where he was the top scorer. Fabián was part of Mexico's roster who won the Olympic gold medal at the Summer Olympics in London after defeating Brazil in the final. He would also go on to participate in the and CONCACAF Gold Cup, the Copa América, the FIFA Confederations Cup, the and the FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Guadalajara

Fabián was recruited by Guadalajara, and spent ten years in the Chivas youth system, including appearances for their affiliate club Tapatío.

On 10 November , Fabián made his first-team debut in a league match against Jaguares de Chiapas in the Apertura season under coach Efrain Flores, coming in as a substitute for Sergio Ávila in the 85th minute of the match.[6] Fabián scored his first goal for Guadalajara in his second appearance, on 2 February , in a 6–0 win over Morelia.[7]

In the Copa Libertadores Finals, Fabián scored the first goal in a 3–2 defeat against Internacional.

On 15 October , he scored the first hat-trick of his career against Estudiantes Tecos; Guadalajara went on to win the match 5–2.[8]

Loan to Cruz Azul

On 12 December , Fabián joined Cruz Azul on a two-year-long loan deal.[9] Fabián made his Cruz Azul debut on 1 May against León, with the game ending in a 1–1 tie.

On 15 February , he scored a 92nd minute winning goal against Puebla. The goal was later nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award.[10]

Return to Guadalajara

On 26 December , after his loan deal expired, Cruz Azul opted not to exercise their purchase option due to Fabián's high expense.

He subsequently returned to Guadalajara and was assigned the number 33 shirt, since his preferred number 10 had since been taken; 33 was the same kit number he used when he made his professional debut in [11] In his return to the Omnilife Stadium, on 18 January, Fabián scored his first goal of the Clausura tournament against UNAM in a 2–1 home victory.[12] On 21 February , Fabián then scored in a 1–2 away victory against Cruz Azul at the Azul Stadium.[13] On 17 May , he scored a hat-trick against Atlas during the Clausura quarter-finals, where Guadalajara won the match 4–1.[14]

Eintracht Frankfurt

On 18 December , Guadalajara announced Fabián was sold to German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt for a transfer fee of US$4 million on a three-year contract.[15][16] After completing his medical, Fabián was handed the number 10 jersey.[17] He made his official debut coming on as a substitute for Haris Seferovic in the 45th minute in a home match against VfL Wolfsburg on 24 January He created the play that led to Alexander Meier's hat-trick that won the game 3–2.

He scored his first goal of the –17 season—and his first Bundesliga goal—in a 2–1 win over Bayer Leverkusen on 17 September [18] On 15 October, Fabián connected with his chest off a Timothy Chandler cross as Frankfurt held Bayern Munich to a 2–2 draw.[19]

Philadelphia Union

On 8 February it was officially announced that Fabián had been transferred from Frankfurt to MLS team Philadelphia Union.[20] Fabian signed a one-year deal with club options for the next two years.[21] On March 2, Fabian made his MLS debut against Toronto FC, scoring his team's lone goal of the encounter, losing 1–3.[22] On October 20, in a playoff match against New York Red Bulls, he entered the match at the rd minute and scored the winning goal of the match, leaving the result 4–3 and giving Philadelphia their first playoff win in team history.[23]

On 20 November , Philadelphia announced they had declined the option on Fabián's contract.[24]

Al–Sadd

On 5 February , he joined Qatar Stars League side Al–Sadd until the end of the season.[25]

Juárez

On 11 August , Fabián return to Mexico signing a 1+1 contract with Juárez.[26]

Mazatlán

On 18 January , Fabián joined rival Liga MX side Mazatlán on a free transfer, after 6 months without a club.[27]

Santa Coloma

On 29 September , Fabián completed his return to Europe, joining Andorran side Santa Coloma on a free transfer, signing a 6-month contract.[28]

Empire Strykers

In December , Fabián joined the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) by signing with the Empire Strykers in Southern California on a two-year contract.

The deal, the second-largest in league history, included an option for Fabián to own and operate an MASL team in the future.[29][30] Fabián's signing was expected to lure other out-of-contract professional players to MASL, beginning with former Mexico teammate Miguel Ángel Ponce.[30]

International career

Youth

Fabián was selected by coach Juan Carlos Chávez to participate in the CONCACAF U Championship held in Trinidad and Tobago.

He made his youth International debut 7 March against Costa Rica wearing the number 8 shirt. Fabián managed three appearances for Mexico during the tournament; Mexico placed last in their group, thus failing to qualify to the FIFA U World Cup.

Olympic qualifying tournament

In early , Fabián was called up by coach Luis Fernando Tena to participate in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

He made his debut 23 March against Trinidad and Tobago, scoring a hat-trick in a 7–1 win for Mexico. Fabián also went on to score in the semi-final match against Canada, winning the match 3–1. He then score from a long-range shot in the final match against Honduras, winning the match 2–1 and also the tournament, thus qualifying Mexico for the Summer Olympics.

He finished the tournament as top goal scorer alongside his teammate Alan Pulido with five goals in five appearances.

Toulon Tournament

Again Fabián was selected by coach Tena to dispute the Toulon Tournament in preparation for the Summer Olympics. Fabián debuted in the tournament with a hat-trick against Morocco.

He went on to score a goal in a defeat against the host nation France, and scored a Brace against Belarus. Fabián also scored in the semi-final match against Netherlands, but could not score in the final against Turkey, which Mexico won 3–0. Fabián won the tournament's Top Scorer award after netting seven goals in five appearances during the tournament.

He tied England's Alan Shearer as the all-time Toulon Tournament top scorer, with seven goals.

Summer Olympics

Fabián made the final list for those players participating in the London Olympics. He made his debut in Mexico's first match of the tournament as a starter against South Korea, a game that ended 0–0. Fabián showed great skill and workmanship throughout the group stage match and helped Mexico reach the knockoff round.

During the semi-final match against Japan, he proved vital by scoring in the 31st minute of the match to tie the game and later to win it 3–1, securing Mexico's progression to the final against Brazil. During the final, he almost netted an over-head bicycle kick goal but it struck the post, though he did provide an assist for Oribe Peralta's second goal of the match.

Mexico would win the match 2–1 and thus win the Olympic goal medal. He played the entire tournament as Mexico's second striker behind Peralta, and created a successful offensive deplete with him throughout the tournament.

Marco Jhonfai Fabián de la Mora (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmaɾko faˈβjan]; born 21 July ) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. He is an Olympic gold medalist.

He finished the tournament with one goal from six matches, all as a starter. As a result, he became the top goal scorer for Mexico at the under level, with 15 goals.

Senior

Fabián made his senior national team debut against Venezuela in a 3–1 win on 25 January

Gold Cup

During the Gold Cup , Fabián was named as one of the replacements for the five players who tested positive for clenbuterol, but would only be called to join them in an emergency, because he was already in concentration with the under squad in preparation for the Copa América.[31][32]

Copa America

In , Marco was called up by Luis Fernando Tena to form part of the "unofficial national team" composed entirely of players under the age of 22 to compete in the Copa América.

He started most of the preparation games and scored a few goals before being suspended for six months, along with seven more players, for breaking disciplinary codes at their concentration hotel in Quito.[33]

Gold Cup

Fabián played his first major tournament with the senior national team at the Gold Cup.

He made his debut against Panama. He finished the tournament with three goals and three assists.

FIFA World Cup

On 8 May , Fabián was included in the final man roster participating in the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He debuted in a World Cup by coming on as a substitute in the first match against Cameroon in the 69th minute for Andrés Guardado.

In Mexico's second match, against Brazil, he came on in the 76th minute for Héctor Herrera. He also played in the third match against Croatia coming on as a substitute in the 84th minute, once again for Andrés Guardado.

Confederations Cup

In his first Confederations Cup call up, Fabián only played twice. He was a starter in the second match in the group stage against New Zealand.

In the semi-final game against Germany, he was subbed in for Giovani dos Santos on the 62nd minute. He went on to score Mexico's only goal against Germany on the 89th minute, making the score 3–1. Mexico would go on to lose the match 4–1. His goal against Germany was voted as Hyundai Goal of the Tournament.[34]

World Cup

In May , Fabián was named in Mexico's preliminary man squad for the World Cup,[35] and in June, was ultimately included in the final man roster.[36] He would only appear in Mexico's final group stage match against Sweden, substituted in at the 67th minute for Jesús Gallardo in a 3–0 loss.[37]

Style of play

ESPN described him as, "His balance and poise on the ball is impeccable [].

Marco fabián height: Marco Jhonfai Fabián de la Mora (Guadalajara, Jalisco, México; 21 de julio de ) es un futbolista mexicano, juega como mediocampista ofensivo en Ranger's F.C. Andorra de la Primera División de Andorra.

Equally adept on either foot, he can play on either wing or as an attacking midfielder and breezes past defenders as if they are not there. Fabián also has that knack of scoring spectacular goals that help win fans over."[38]

According to a poll held by German sports magazine Kicker, he was voted the third best offensive midfielder in the Bundesliga, placing him in the "international class" of the magazine's Rangliste des deutschen Fussballs (Ranking of German football) for the Winter of –[39]

Personal life

Fabián helped fund a football academy Guadalajara, Mexico.

It provides football coaching, nutritional and psychological advice to participants under the direct supervision of Fabián himself. One graduate of the program reportedly signed with Brazilian club Santos FC in [40] Fabián is also a fan of the baseball team Charros de Jalisco,[40] and is a close friend to Javier Hernández.[40]

Media

He appeared on the Mexican front cover of FIFA 16 along with Lionel Messi.[41]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 2 October [42]

International

As of 10 September [43]
Mexico
YearAppsGoals
30
84
122
40
41
41
71
10
Total439

International goals

Scores and results list Mexico's goal tally first.[44]

Honours

Guadalajara

Cruz Azul

Eintracht Frankfurt

Mexico U23

Mexico

Individual

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