It is widely accepted that Fabinho is one of the most dominant holding midfielders in world football after becoming a crucial player in Jurgen Klopp's all-conquering Liverpool side – but many may be unfamiliar with just how he got to where he is now.
Ahead of this Saturday's Champions League final, it may be surprising to learn that Fabinho has actually played for Liverpool's opponents in the Paris showpiece, Real Madrid, during a brief stint there during the 2012-13 campaign.
But let's go back to where it all began for the defensive midfielder.