Born 15/2/88 in Estoril, Portugal.
Fabio Paim joined José Bosingwa and Deco to make it three Portuguese players signed in the summer of 2008.

Unlike the other two, the 20-year-old's move is a one-year loan deal with Sporting Lisbon, and he is more likely to be seen in reserve rather than first team action initially.

An attacking player, he has also been loaned to Pacos de Ferreira, Olivais e Moscavide and Trofense, spells during which lower division titles were won.

A Portugal Under 21 international.