Paulo (footballer, born 1960)

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Paulo Rodrigues Barcelos (born 10 May 1960) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Paulo Rodrigues
Personal information
Full name Paulo Rodrigues Barcelos
Date of birth (1960-05-10) 10 May 1960 (age 64)
Place of birth Uberaba, Brazil
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Nacional de Uberaba
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1985 Nacional de Uberaba
1983América Mineiro (loan)
1987–1988 Botafogo-SP
1988–1992 Bahia
1993 Bragantino
1993 São Caetano
1993–1995 Verdy Kawasaki 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Uberaba, Paulo Rodrigues began his career in the youth sectors at Nacional. He had spells at América-MG and Botafogo-SP, but it was in 1988 that he gained national relevance, being a highlight of Brazilian champion Bahia alongside Bobô, and winning the Silver Ball that season.[1][2][3][4]

In September 1993, Paulo joined Japanese J1 League club Verdy Kawasaki. However, he could not play at all in the match in 1993 season. Verdy won the J League in 1993. In March 1994, he debuted as defender against Bellmare Hiratsuka in opening match in 1994 season.[5][6] Although he played 3 matches in March,[7][8][9] he could not play at all in the match from April. He left the club in July 1994.

In April 2020, the player auctioned off the trophy he received at the Silver Ball in favor of the victims of COVID-19.[10]

Club statistics

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Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Emperor's Cup J.League Cup Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Verdy Kawasaki 1993 J1 League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1994 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0

Honours

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Bahia
Tokyo Verdy
Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Brasileirão 1988: Bahia campeão com a elegância sutil de Bobô". Esporte IG (in Portuguese). 3 July 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Em 1988, a voz do campeão ecoou: O Bahia conquistava o Brasileirão". Trivela (in Portuguese). 19 February 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Ídolos :: Paulo Rodrigues Barcelos". Torcida Bahia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Bola de Prata Placar 1988". Placar (in Portuguese). 7 August 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  5. ^ Paulo at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)  
  6. ^ J.League
  7. ^ J.League
  8. ^ J.League
  9. ^ J.League
  10. ^ "Campeão brasileiro com o Bahia, Paulo Rodrigues leiloa Bola de Prata". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 17 April 2020. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
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