Josue Fabiano’s Career Earnings and His Success in Wheelchair Bodybuilding

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Gorila Albino (Josue Fabiano) is now one of the most well-known names in pro wheelchair bodybuilding in Brazil. He picked up his IFBB Pro Card in 2023 and has since gone on to compete against some of the very best in the business, with a number of podium finishes to his name. He’s a regular at the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia.

His 2026 season saw another major achievement with a second at the Arnold Classic in Ohio and a win at the Arnold Classic South America. How much of that has translated into cash? His total career earnings and net worth are, of course, not known, but his competition record and the opportunities he’s had through sponsorship can give us some idea of his career to date.

Who is Josue Fabiano?​

Josue Fabiano Barretto Monteiro is a Brazilian IFBB professional wheelchair bodybuilder (born 1st June 1998). He competes under the nickname Gorila Albino and is a competitor for Brazil on the international bodybuilding stage.

His foray into adaptive bodybuilding began after a serious skateboarding accident at the age of three, which resulted in a spinal injury and subsequently affected his use of his legs. He started training at 19, and it was at that point that he discovered his passion for bodybuilding, which went on to become a full-time professional competitive career.

In 2023, he earned his IFBB Pro card at the Arnold Amateur South America. That year, he won a number of amateur competitions and finished 3rd in his Mr. Olympia debut.

Today, his main aim is to be the first Brazilian athlete to win the Wheelchair Olympia title.

Josue Fabiano’s career earnings: how much money has he made?​

Josue Fabiano’s exact career earnings and net worth have not been confirmed. There are no public financial figures to establish his total competition winnings, his annual income or his net worth.

However, professional wheelchair bodybuilding offers several potential income sources:

• Competition prize money: cash prizes from the major pro bodybuilding events.
• Sponsorships: financial/product support from supplement companies and fitness brands.
• Brand partnerships: promotional campaigns, social media campaigns, and sponsored content.
• Fitness opportunities: potential to earn via appearances, bodybuilding work, and other related projects.

His link with Growth Supplements is a case in point as far as the commercial opportunities that are available to established athletes are concerned. The value of the sponsorship and the financial terms have not been made public.

The 2026 Mr. Olympia Wheelchair Division had a published prize pool of $18k with an additional $2k for travel and per diem. The cash prizes listed were for the top 5, so Fabiano’s 8th-place finish didn’t earn him a listed prize.

Hence, there’s no point in assigning him a net worth or career earnings figure.

Josue Fabiano’s Wheelchair Bodybuilding Career and Major Achievements​

Fabiano’s competitive career has moved on quite quickly since his pro debut. His early amateur wins established his potential, and his international experience has seen him develop into a legitimate IFBB Pro.

Some of his notable achievements include:

• 2022 Musclecontest Amateur Olympia – 1st Place
• 2023 Musclecontest ABC – 1st Place
• 2023 Arnold Amateur South America – 1st Place and IFBB Pro Card
• 2023 Arnold Classic South America – 1st Place
• 2023 Mr. Olympia Wheelchair – 3rd Place
• 2024 Arnold Classic – 3rd Place
• 2024 Arnold Classic South America – 2nd Place
• 2024 Mr. Olympia Wheelchair – 5th Place
• 2025 Arnold Classic South America – 1st Place
• 2025 Mr. Olympia Wheelchair – 4th Place
• 2026 Arnold Classic – 2nd Place
• 2026 Arnold Classic South America – 1st Place
• 2026 Mr. Olympia Wheelchair – 8th Place

His multiple appearances at Olympia show he’s certainly up there with the international athletes. He hasn’t won an Olympia yet, but he has finished on the podium several times, and that speaks to his ability to compete with the best in the division.

His 2026 Season: Arnold Classic Success and Olympia Results​

The 2026 season was a season of some significant moments in Fabiano’s pro career.

At the 2026 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, he finished second in the Men’s Wheelchair division to James Berger (Mr. Olympia 2024). That was an improvement on his 3rd place finish at the 2024 Arnold Classic.

He continued his winning run at the Arnold Classic South America in April 2026, taking first place in the Men’s Wheelchair division. He also won the Wheelchair category at the Arnold Classic Brazil, making him a three-time champion of the event.

His 2026 Mr. Olympia was a tougher one. He finished eighth in the Men’s Wheelchair division, behind Blake Colleton (champ) and James Berger (runner-up).

Even though he didn’t quite make it to the top of the Olympia, his Arnold Classic results proved he’s still a very competitive athlete on the international circuit.

Sponsorships and the Business Side of Wheelchair Bodybuilding​

Competition winnings are only one element of a pro bodybuilder’s income. Sponsorships and brand deals can be a significant source of income, especially for the athlete who is out there traveling the world.

For Fabiano, his link with Growth Supplements is a significant part of his profile. A partnership with a supplement brand can involve product support, promotional activity and all sorts of other commercial opportunities.

These arrangements are obviously of considerable value as professional bodybuilding is an expensive pursuit involving coaching, nutrition, supplements, travel, accommodation and competition prep.

However, with no publicly available contracts and no payment disclosures, you can’t work out how much Fabiano is actually making from those partnerships.

Josue Fabiano’s Impact on Adaptive Bodybuilding​

Fabiano’s increasing international profile is helping to bring more attention to wheelchair bodybuilding in general, particularly within the Brazilian fitness community.

His journey is a textbook case of what adaptive bodybuilding is all about. It takes a massive amount of dedication, a lot of training, conditioning, and competitive discipline. The fact that he’s been at the major events so many times is also a good example of the exposure that you can get for an athlete who may have physical limitations.

By competing against the likes of James Berger and Blake Colleton, Fabiano is still gaining experience and is continuing to represent Brazil on the international bodybuilding scene.

What’s next for Josue Fabiano’s bodybuilding career?​

At 28 in 2026, Fabiano still has the chance to work on his physique and his competitive position.

His second place at the Arnold Classic and his multiple Arnold Classic South America wins demonstrate that he can certainly compete for the big titles. His next major target is, of course, to win the Mr. Olympia Wheelchair Division.

An Olympia win would go a long way to cementing his reputation, opening up more sponsorship opportunities, and increasing his earning potential.

Although we don’t know his exact career earnings, Josue Fabiano is very much established as a significant figure in Brazilian wheelchair bodybuilding. His progression will be very interesting to watch as he moves towards his biggest competition yet.

Sources:​

1. Wheelchair Bodybuilding – Josue Fabiano's official athlete profile – Biography, background, sponsorship and complete contest history.
2. IFBB Pro League – 2026 Arnold Classic results – Official Ohio competition results.
3. IFBB Pro League – 2026 Arnold Classic South America – Official first-place result.
4. Arnold Sports Festival – Pro Wheelchair results – 2026 Arnold Classic placements.
5. 2026 Wheelchair Olympia results and prize breakdown – Olympia placements and published prize structure.
6. ge – Arnold Ohio 2026 coverage – Reporting on Fabiano's second-place finish.
7. ge – Arnold Brasil 2026 results – Reporting on his third Arnold Brasil victory.