Fábio Rúben Soares Jaló (born 18 November 2005) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for side Barnsley.
Career Jaló began playing football in his native Portugal with Benfica, before moving to England with Barnsley in 2019. He signed his first professional contract with Barnsley at the age of 16 in July 2022, having been named as 2021–22 Academy Player of the Season after scoring 27 goals in all competitions. He made his senior debut on 10 August, in a 1–0 victory at Middlesbrough in the EFL Cup, becoming the sixth youngest player in the club's history. On 11 October 2022, Jalo scored his first professional goals, scoring twice in a 4–2 away victory over Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Trophy. On 30 January 2026, Jaló joined League Two side Oldham Athletic on loan until the end of the season.
International career Jaló was first called up to the Portugal U-18 team for a training camp, on 18 January 2023
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBarnsley2022–23League One701000321122023–24League One1411110301922024–25League One1621010101922025–26League One3010000040Total403412072536Oldham Athletic (loan)2025–26League Two20———20Career total423412072556
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