Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio has broken the record held by former England international Peter Shilton for most competitive appearances in world football, according to his club.

England goalkeeping legend Peter Shilton hailed Fluminense shot stopper Fabio breaking his record for most competitive appearances in men's football as a "brilliant achievement".

Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio Deivson Lopes Maciel has set a new record for all-time competitive football appearances, breaking a record that has stood for 28 years, the club has said.