The Football Association announced that Al Wasl player Fabio Lima obtained Emirati citizenship to join Al Wahda player Sebastian Tigali and Al Ain player Caio Canedo who obtained citizenship last week.

Lima is considered one of the most prominent foreign players in the Arab Gulf League, in recent years, as he joined Al Wasl in the 2014-2015 season, and presented with the "Emperor" remarkable levels, which contributed to his obtaining the title of best foreign player in the Arab Gulf League in the 2017- season. 2018.