Saulo da Fé de Freitas (born 1 August 1967), simply known as Saulo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and manager who played as a forward.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Saulo da Fé de Freitas | ||
| Date of birth | 1 August 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | São Domingos do Prata, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1986–1988 | Valerio | ||
| 1988–1990 | Atlético Mineiro | 63 | (20) |
| 1990 | São José-SP | ||
| 1991–1996 | Paraná | 208 | (104) |
| 1993 | → Guarani (loan) | ||
| 1993 | → Palmeiras (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 1994 | → Coritiba (loan) | ||
| 1996 | Grêmio | 14 | (3) |
| 1997 | Santa Cruz | ||
| 1997 | Vitória | ||
| 1998 | XV de Piracicaba | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2003–2004 | Paraná | ||
| 2006–2007 | Rio Branco-PR | ||
| 2007–2008 | Paraná | ||
| 2010–2011 | Rio Branco-PR | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 October 2023 | |||
Career edit
He began his career as a professional at Valerio de Itabira. A highlight of the club in the state championship in 1987, at the request of Telê Santana, he was hired by Atlético Mineiro, where he was Minas Gerais state champion in 1989.[3]
Recently created by the merger between Colorado EC and EC Pinheiros, Paraná Clube, structured and with financial support, invested in the player and the return was completely satisfactory. Saulo is considered the greatest player in the history of Paraná Clube, with 208 appearances and 104 goals.[4][5] He is also was the scorer of the 1992 Série B title goal.[6] When he retired, he would still coach the club, managing to qualify the team for the 2007 Copa Libertadores.[7]
Honours edit
- Atlético Mineiro
- Campeonato Mineiro: 1989
- Paraná
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 1992
- Campeonato Paranaense: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995
- Palmeiras
- Grêmio
- Individual
- 1992 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B top scorer: 12 goals
- 1992 Campeonato Paranaense top scorer: 13 goals[8]
References edit
- ^ "Jogadores do Palmeiras: Saulo". Verdazzo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Saulo da Fé Freitas". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Lori não resiste e Saulo é o novo técnico do Paraná". Gazeta do Povo (in Portuguese). 8 October 2007. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Saulo, o maior jogador dos 30 anos da história do Paraná Clube". Tribuna do Paraná (in Portuguese). 19 December 2019. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Saulo é eleito o maior jogador da história do Paraná e agradece aos torcedores". Gazeta do Povo (in Portuguese). 23 April 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Saulo (Ex-atacante do Paraná)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Ídolo do Paraná, Saulo solta o verbo: "Pelo o que aconteceu, a queda para a Série D não foi uma catástrofe"". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 8 October 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "Paraná State Championship - List of Topscorers". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
External links edit
- Saulo at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)