Paulo César (footballer, born 1961)

Alberto Ribeiro Neves (born 3 February 1961), better known as Paulo César, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a left back.

Paulo César
Personal information
Full name Alberto Ribeiro Neves
Date of birth (1962-02-03) 3 February 1962 (age 62)
Place of birth Itabuna, Brazil
Position(s) Left back
Youth career
Itabuna
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1984 Itabuna
1985–1988 America-RJ
1988–1989 Flamengo
1989–1991 Cruzeiro
1991–1992 Bahia
1997 Itabuna
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 June 2024

Career

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Formed at Itabuna EC, Paulo César moved to America in 1985, being the highlight of the semi-finalist team of the 1986 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.[1] He had spells at CR Flamengo,[2] Cruzeiro EC[3] and EC Bahia, but without being able to repeat the same performance at the beginning of the career. He retired in 1997 for Itabuna.[4]

Honours

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Flamengo
Cruzeiro

References

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  1. ^ "America do Rio de todos os tempos. Por Maurício Sabará". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Paulo César)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Alberto Ribeiro Neves". Cruzeiropédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Que fim levou? Paulo César Neves". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
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