Paulo (footballer, born 1960) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paulo Rodrigues Barcelos | ||
| Date of birth | 10 May 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Uberaba, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Nacional de Uberaba | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1981–1985 | Nacional de Uberaba | ||
| 1983 | → América Mineiro (loan) | ||
| 1987–1988 | Botafogo-SP | ||
| 1988–1992 | Bahia | ||
| 1993 | Bragantino | ||
| 1993 | São Caetano | ||
| 1993–1995 | Verdy Kawasaki | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Paulo Rodrigues Barcelos is a former Brazilian professional football player. He was born on May 10, 1960. Paulo Rodrigues played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both in defense and attack on the field. He is known for his successful career in Brazil and Japan.
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Paulo Rodrigues' Football Journey
Paulo Rodrigues started his football journey in his hometown of Uberaba, Brazil. He joined the youth team of Nacional. As he grew older, he played for a few different clubs. These included América-MG and Botafogo-SP.
Becoming a Champion with Bahia
In 1988, Paulo Rodrigues became very well-known in Brazilian football. He was a key player for Bahia, a team that won the top Brazilian championship, the Campeonato Brasileiro. He played alongside another famous player, Bobô. That same season, Paulo Rodrigues won a special award called the Silver Ball. This award is given to the best players in the Brazilian league.
Playing in Japan with Verdy Kawasaki
In September 1993, Paulo Rodrigues moved to Japan. He joined Verdy Kawasaki, a club in the J1 League, which is Japan's top football league. Even though he didn't play much in his first season, his team, Verdy Kawasaki, won the J.League championship in 1993.
In March 1994, he played his first game for the team as a defender. He played three matches that month. However, he didn't play any more games after April and left the club in July 1994.
Helping Others with His Award
In April 2020, Paulo Rodrigues did something special. He decided to auction off his Silver Ball trophy. He did this to raise money for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This showed his kind spirit and willingness to help others.
Major Achievements and Awards
Paulo Rodrigues had a very successful career, winning several important titles with his teams.
Team Trophies
- With Bahia:
* Brazilian Championship: 1988 * Bahia State Championship: 1988, 1991
- With Tokyo Verdy:
* Japanese League: 1993, 1994 * Japanese League Cup: 1994
Individual Awards
- Silver Ball: 1988
More About Paulo Rodrigues
- Paulo at J.League Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 22: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
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- Paulo Rodrigues at ogol.com.br
See also
In Spanish: Paulo Rodrigues Barc para niños
