Pingo (footballer, born 1960)

Paulo Rogério da Silva (born 8 February 1960) is a Brazilian former footballer.

Pingo
Personal information
Full name Paulo Rogério da Silva
Date of birth (1960-02-08) 8 February 1960 (age 64)
Place of birth Brazil
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1980–1984 Campo Grande
1985 Bangu 29 (8)
1986 Campo Grande
1986–1989 Espinho 71 (20)
1989–1990 Porto 5 (0)
1990–1991 Braga 31 (7)
1991–1992 Aves 33 (4)
1992–1993 Espinho 15 (1)
1994 Paysandu 1 (0)
1995 São Mateus
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Pingo started his career with Portuguese side Campo Grande. In 1985, he signed for Brazilian side Bangu. He helped the club achieve second place in the league.[1] In 1986, he returned to Brazilian side Campo Grande. After that, he signed for Brazilian side Espinho. In 1989, he signed for Portuguese side Porto. In 1990, he signed for Portuguese side Braga. In 1991, he signed for Portuguese side Aves. In 1992, he returned to Portuguese side Espinho. In 1994, he signed for Brazilian side Paysandu. In 1995, he signed for Brazilian side São Mateus.[2]

Style of play

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Pingo mainly operated as a midfielder. He was described as having "incredible skill... an expert in laboratory moves... an unusual intelligence".[3]

Personal life

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After retiring from professional football, Pingo worked as a football manager. He is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "FUT-HISTÓRIA #8 com PINGO". TV Carioca de Gema.
  2. ^ "Pingo". zerozero.pt.
  3. ^ a b "Pingo: as saudades de um campeão do FC Porto". iol.pt.