Paulinho (footballer, born 1982) facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Paulo Antonio de Oliveira | ||
| Date of birth | 16 July 1982 | ||
| Place of birth | Cuiabá, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Oita Trinita | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2004 | Atlético Mineiro | 56 | (11) |
| 2004 | Al-Ahli | ||
| 2004 | Dorados de Sinaloa | 13 | (4) |
| 2005–2009 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 127 | (66) |
| 2009 | Sport Recife | 4 | (1) |
| 2010–2011 | Ventforet Kofu | 61 | (24) |
| 2012–2013 | Gamba Osaka | 40 | (14) |
| 2015– | Oita Trinita | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 February 2016 | |||
Paulo Antonio de Oliveira (born on July 16, 1982), known simply as Paulinho, was a talented football player from Brazil. He played as a striker, which means his main job was to score goals for his team. Paulinho played for several clubs during his career, with his last professional game being for Oita Trinita in Japan.
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Paulinho's Football Journey
Paulinho began his football career in Brazil with a club called Atlético Mineiro. He showed great promise early on. In 2004, he was even chosen to play for the Brazilian Under-23 national team. This was a big honor, as it meant he was considered one of the best young players in his country.
Playing in Japan
Paulinho moved to Japan in 2005 and quickly made a name for himself. He played for Kyoto Sanga FC. In his first year in the J2 League (which is Japan's second-highest football division), he became the top scorer. He scored an amazing 22 goals that season! This helped his team a lot.
He continued to play well in Japan for several years. After his time with Kyoto Sanga FC, he also played for Ventforet Kofu and Gamba Osaka. He was known for his goal-scoring ability and his speed on the field.
Return to Brazil
In August 2009, Paulinho returned to Brazil. He signed with Sport Club do Recife. After a short period back in Brazil, he later returned to Japan to continue his career there.
Final Club: Oita Trinita
Paulinho's last professional club was Oita Trinita in Japan. He played for them in 2015. He had a long and successful career, playing in different countries and scoring many goals.
External Links
- Profile at Oita Trinita
See also
In Spanish: Paulo Antonio de Oliveira para niños
