Fábio Espinho

Fábio Ricardo Gomes Fonseca (born 18 August 1985), commonly known as Espinho, is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Career

Espinho was born in Espinho. A product of FC Porto's youth system, he never appeared officially for its first team, spending two years with the reserves in the third division. In 2006, he signed with local S.C. Espinho in the same level.

On 8 June 2011, after two seasons in the Segunda Liga with Leixões SC, Espinho joined Moreirense FC. He scored nine goals in his first year to help the club return to the Primeira Liga after a seven-year absence, and, on 19 August 2012, celebrated his debut in the competition by netting his team's goal in a 1–1 away draw against F.C. Paços de Ferreira.

On 11 June 2013, Espinho signed a one-year contract with PFC Ludogorets Razgrad of the Bulgarian A Football Group, moving abroad for the first time at the age of 28. He appeared in 95 competitive games during his spell (seven goals), helping to back-to-back national championships.

Espinho left Ludogorets in June 2015, and agreed to a deal at Málaga CF as a free agent. He played only three matches for the Spaniards before returning to Moreirense on loan the following January, then joined Boavista F.C. in the same league on a one-year contract.