We would like to announce that Fabricio, who was on loan from Portimonense S.C. (Portugal), will not be re-signed for the upcoming season, as his contract expired at the end of the 2016 season.
■Registered Name: Fabricio
■Full Name: Fabricio dos Santos Messias
■Date of Birth: March 28, 1990
■Nationality: Brazil
■Position: Midfielder
■Height/Weight: 182 cm, 78 kg
■Career: E.C. Juventude (2010, Brazil) - Botafogo F.R. (2011, Brazil) - Portimonense S.C. (2012, Portugal) - Hangzhou Greentown (2012, China) - Portimonense S.C. (2012-, Portugal) - Kashima Antlers (2016.8-)
■Official Match Records:
J1 League Total: 8 appearances, 1 goal
J-League Championship: 2 appearances, 0 goals
Emperor's Cup Total: 6 appearances, 3 goals
Club World Cup: 2 appearances, 0 goals
Suruga Bank Championship: 1 appearance, 0 goals
■Comment from Fabricio:
"I am sincerely grateful to everyone in the Antlers family. I always put on the Kashima uniform with respect and humility for the club, and I never stopped working hard. I am proud to have been a part of this family, winning titles and making friends and teammates. I also want to thank my teammates, staff, front office, and sponsors. And I want to thank the wonderful supporters who cheered us on through good times and bad, rain or shine, regardless of distance or time. I learned many things in Japan, and I have great respect for all of you. Thank you very much, Kashima Antlers!"