Paulo de Almeida (15 September 1933 – 8 November 2013), better known as Paulinho, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paulo de Almeida | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 8 November 2013 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Goytacaz | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1950 | Goytacaz | ||
| 1951–1957 | Flamengo | 144 | (58) |
| 1957–1959 | Palmeiras | 111 | (41) |
| 1960 | River Plate | ||
| 1961 | Estudiantes | ||
| International career | |||
| 1952 | Brazil Olympic | ||
| 1956 | Brazil | 6 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 February 2024 | |||
Career edit
Born in Campos do Goytacazes, Paulinho began his career at Goytacaz FC. In a short time, he was hired by Flamengo, and for the club he played 144 matches and scored 58 goals, being state champion in 1953, 1954 and 1955 as top scorer.[1] In 1957 he transferred to Palmeiras, where he was again state champion in 1959.[2]Paulinho ended his career in Argentine football, after discreet spells at River Plate and Estudiantes.[3]
International career edit
Paulinho was part of the group that competed in the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, despite not taking part in any match.[4] In 1956, he participated in some friendlies for the main Brazil national team, alongside his namesake Paulinho de Almeida, scoring a goal against England at Wembley.[5][6]
Honours edit
- Flamengo
- Palmeiras
- Individual
- 1955 Campeonato Carioca top scorer: 23 goals
Death edit
Paulinho passed away on 8 November 2013 at Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Campos dos Goytacazes, victim of pneumonia.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Paulinho)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Jogadores do Palmeiras: Paulinho". Verdazzo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Que fim levou? Paulinho Almeida (Ex-atacante do Flamengo e do Palmeiras)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1952-1963". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1953-1956". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Paulinho Almeida… muitos gols pela memória de Gilberto Cardoso". Tardes de Pacaembu (in Portuguese). 6 June 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
- ^ "Falece Paulinho Almeida, ex-jogador do Flamengo na década de 50". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 9 November 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
External links edit
- Paulinho at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)