Fabio Cardoso: Bio, Salary, Net Worth, Lifestyle, Club, and International Career

Fabio Cardoso, born on 19th April, 1994, plays as a defender for UAE Pro League side Al-Ain FC. Fabio initially started his career with Benfica in 2006, where he only played for the reserves team until 2015, when he joined fellow Primeira club Pacos De Ferreira on a season-long loan, which was repeated as well. Fabio then joined Vitoria De Setubal in July 2016 and then Rangers in 2017, after which he joined Santa Clara in 2018 and spent three years there.

Cardoso has also played in the Scottish league for Rangers. Porto then signed him in 2021 on a five-year contract and he has won numerous trophies with them. Porto then loaned him to UAE Pro League side Al-Ain FC in August 2024, where he is currently plying his trade. Although Fabio Cardoso has played at various Primeira Liga clubs, he has only played for Portugal's U15 to U20 teams over the years, but is uncapped since he has never received a call-up for the senior team.

Fabio Cardoso Bio

Fabio Cardoso Family and Early Life

Fabio was born on 19th April, 1994 in Agueda, Portugal and started playing football for his hometown youth club RD Agueda before joining Benfica's academy in 2006. Details about his family and their background are not publicly disclosed and are currently unavailable.

Playing Style & Strengths

Fabio primarily plays as a centre-back and is known for his tall stature, standing at 1.87 m. His height and physical presence make him a great asset in defensive duels and set-piece situations. Fabio's tactical awareness and vital experience playing in different leagues have made him very adaptable. The Portuguese defender is strong on the ball, making it hard for the opposing striker to go past him. His strengths are his strong tackling, interceptions, and aerial dominance, but his strengths aren't limited to it only. As he has the ability to play out long, accurate balls showcases his vision and precision.

Fabio Cardoso Net Worth

As of 2025, Fabio Cardoso net worth net worth is estimated to be €10-12 million, which is due to his various stints playing at different clubs, especially the longer ones at Santa Clara and FC Porto. With a pretty long career in the Primeira Liga, Cardoso has amassed an impressive net worth thanks to his contracts, sponsorships, and more.

Fabio Cardoso Salary

Fabio Cardoso salary for Al Ain isn't publicly disclosed yet, but we did research for his previous salary and compiled it in a tabular form for a better understanding. At FC Porto, during the 2023-24 season, the Portuguese defender was earning a weekly paycheck of €8,077 or €420,000 annually. All the figures mentioned below are as per Capology.

Fabio Cardoso Partner

There is no information regarding Fabio's wife or partner since he chooses to keep his personal life private. Either he is focused on his career or likes to keep his personal life away from any limelight and private. But as of now, we don't have any information about his relationship.

Fabio Cardoso Career

Fabio has spent a lot of time at various clubs, starting with Benfica's reserve team in after which he joined Pacos De Ferreira on a season-long loan twice from 2015 to 2016 and then finally joined Vitoria De Setubal in 2016. Fabio then joined Rangers in 2017 and then joined Santa Clara in 2018, where he found some stability and spent three years there. Fabio then joined FC Porto in 2021 and spent three years there, finding decent game time and winning numerous titles, up until 2024, when Porto loaned him to Al-Ain FC, where he is currently playing. Fabio has never been capped for Portugal's senior team but has represented them throughout their U15-U20 teams.

Club Career

Pacos De Ferreria: Although Fabio Cardoso had spent almost nine years with Benfica, he never managed to break into the first team. He did play for their B team or reserves, making over 50 appearances, but was then loaned to fellow Primera Liga side Pacos De Ferreira in 2015 for a season -ong loan. The deal was repeated once again and overall, he amassed 43 appearances for Pacos De Ferreira, in which he had a goal and an assist.

Vitoria De Setubal: Fabio joined Vitoria Setubal in July 2016, signing a four-year contract with them and making 27 appearances for them in his only season. He did have a memorable moment for them, scoring the winning goal against Santa Clara in a 2-1 win to qualify the team for the group stage of the Taça da Liga. Overall, he amassed 27 appearances for Vitoria De Setubal, in which he had a goal and two assists.

Rangers: Surprisingly, Fabio cut his deal short with Vitoria De Setubal and joined Rangers in 2017 on a three-year contract, where he made only 18 appearances and was then released from his contract in July 2018.

Santa Clara: Shockingly, again, Fabio spent only one more season at Rangers, just like he did at Vitoria De Setubal. However, Santa Clara approached him a day after he was released from his contract with Rangers in July 2018. Santa Clara signed him on a three-year deal and overall, he made 97 appearances for them in which he scored 11 goals and had five assists.

Porto: Porto approached Fabio after his contract ended with Santa Clara in 2021 and signed him on a five-year deal. Fabio made his debut for Porto in a UEFA Champions League group stage fixture against Liverpool due to Pepe's injury. Fabio enjoyed his first season with Porto, winning the league and the Portuguese league cup despite playing half of the season's fixtures. Overall, he has amassed 78 appearances for Porto, in which he has scored four goals and two assists.

Al-Ain FC: Porto have loaned Fabio to UAE Pro League side Al-Ain FC in 2024 and he has amassed 29 appearances for them, scoring a goal as well.

International Career

Fabio has never been capped for Portugal's senior team but has represented them throughout their U15-U20 teams. He did make it to the 55-man preliminary list for the 2022 FIFA World Cup but did not make it to the final cut.

Fabio Cardoso's Awards & Achievements

Although Fabio Cardoso has won a few team accolades and trophies, notably the 2021-22 Primeira Liga, three consecutive Taça de Portugal from 2021-22 to 2023-24, as well as the 2022-23 Taça da Liga. He hasn't won any individual accolades, but might win a few in the future.