Paulo Goulart (footballer)

Paulo Anchieta Goulart Filho (11 March 1955 – 15 September 2023), better known as Paulo Goulart, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, notably for Fluminense.[1]

Paulo Goulart
Personal information
Full name Paulo Anchieta Goulart Filho
Date of birth (1955-03-11)11 March 1955
Place of birth Muriaé, Brazil
Date of death 15 September 2023(2023-09-15) (aged 68)
Place of death Muriaé, Brazil
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
1971–1976 Fluminense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1985 Fluminense 158 (0)
1983Ceará (loan)
1983Marília (loan)
1985 Olaria
1986 Rio Negro-AM
1987 Paysandu
1987–1988 Itaperuna
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Paulo arrived at Fluminense's youth teams in 1971 and made history at the club as the starting goalkeeper in winning the 1984 Brazilian Championship. His greatest quality was his ability to save from penalty kicks. Paulo played 157 matches for Fluminense and managed 58 clean sheets.[2] He also played for Ceará, Paysandu and other clubs in Brazil. Became an insurance broker after retiring.[1]

Death edit

Paulo Goulart died in his hometown of Muriaé, on 15 September 2023, at the age of 68.[3][2]

Honours edit

Fluminense

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Que fim levou? Paulo Goulart (ex-goleiro do Fluminense)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Morre Paulo Goulart, ex-goleiro e ídolo do Fluminense na década de 1980". Lance! (in Portuguese). 15 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Morre Paulo Goulart, goleiro campeão brasileiro com o Fluminense em 1984". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). 15 September 2023.

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