Q: Is life on the field simpler when you have a colleague of Kaká’s talent?
Without a doubt, Fabiano He is a guy with excellent game vision who gives the forwards wonderful passes so they can score goals. In addition to that, I get along well with him because we shared a stage in So Paulo in 2001 and 2002.
Q: Which other teams, excluding Brazil, do you think to have a chance to win the World Cup?
Fabiano: Spain, has a strong squad and is performing extremely well, followed by Germany and Italy, both of whom have a history of participating in World Cups.
Q: You led the Confederations Cup scoring statistics with five goals, effectively assisting Brazil in claiming the championship. Did the competition boost your confidence before the World Cup?
Fabiano: 2009 was a great year for me overall, and it gave me a lot of confidence. The Confederations Cup, where we won the championship and the team played outstandingly, was maybe the most significant event. One thing I do have today is confidence.
Q: How did it feel for Brazil to defeat Argentina in Rosario during the South American World Cup qualifications and secure qualification with two vital goals?
It was a fantastic time, said Fabiano. Despite the very disadvantageous environment at our opponent’s stadium where we played, we were the better team psychologically and technically. It was fantastic to contribute to Brazil’s victory with two goals and earn World Cup qualifying in the process.
Q: You’re seen by many as Ronaldo’s replacement on the national team. Although it’s an honor, does it put you under additional pressure?
Fabiano: I often believe that wearing the national team’s No. 9 jersey, which great players like Ronaldo, Romário, Careca, and many others wore, is a tremendous motivator. It causes you to play with more pride and confidence and it pushes you to give your best effort. There will always be pressure, but I’m accustomed to it.
What are the chances that Ronaldo will be your striking partner in South Africa, according to us?
Fabiano: I believe there is a probability that all strikers who are having a strong run will be called up. But I’d rather let coach Dunga make that call.
Q: Despite losing some time due to an ankle injury, you have eight goals this season for Sevilla and are in excellent form. Is it one of your objectives to end the campaign as Spain’s leading scorer?
Fabiano: That was one of my season-opening goals, but it’s more challenging now that I’ve missed so many games due to injury. I’ll persevere in my struggle despite it.
Q: Sevilla won its Champions League group, but what can we anticipate from the showdown with CSKA Moscow in the round of 16 in February?
Fabiano: Even though we are going through a challenging time with many ups and downs, I believe Sevilla has a strong chance of making it to the quarterfinals. However, we must respect CSKA and enter both games with great concentration.
Q: You were being pursued by several top teams, including AC Milan, Juventus, and Chelsea, but you ultimately chose to stay at Sevilla. Why?
Fabiano: To be quite honest, I didn’t make the choice. The clubs who are interested in signing me must speak with Sevilla because I am under contract there till 2011. Only Milan made an official offer of the clubs you named, and when Sevilla deemed the offer to be too low, the conversations stalled.
Q: Who were your childhood soccer heroes?
Fabiano: Romário was my hero. I was just 13 years old when I watched his World Cup achievements in 1994. He was my player at the time, and I grew to respect him.
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