Paulo Almeida Ribeiro facts for kids
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Maracanã, 19 November 1953
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Paulo Almeida Ribeiro | ||
| Date of birth | 15 April 1932 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 11 June 2007 (aged 75) | ||
| Playing position | Defender (retired) | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1950-1954 1954-1964 |
Internacional Vasco da Gama |
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| 1954-1959 | Brazil | ||
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| 1968 1969 1969 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1982 1983 1985 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1992 1995 |
Vasco da Gama Olaria Náutico Capibaribe Bangu Botafogo Vitória América Olaria Remo Coritiba Sport Recife Ceará Vila Nova Campo Grande Grêmio Botafogo Palmeiras Fluminense Atlético Mineiro Bahia Rio Branco Santa Cruz Bahia Atlético Mineiro São Paulo Paysandu Joinville |
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Paulo Almeida Ribeiro (born 15 April 1932, died 11 June 2007), known as Paulinho, was a talented Brazilian football player. He played as a defender and was also a football manager for many years. Paulinho was a part of the Brazil national team during his playing career.
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Paulinho: A Brazilian Football Legend
Paulinho was born in Brazil and began his football journey in the early 1950s. He became known for his strong defensive skills on the field. His career as a player lasted for over a decade.
Playing for Top Clubs
Paulinho played for two major Brazilian football clubs. From 1950 to 1954, he was a key player for Internacional. After that, he joined Vasco da Gama in 1954. He stayed with Vasco da Gama for a long time, playing there until 1964.
Representing Brazil
Paulinho also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national team. He was part of the national squad from 1954 to 1959. One of his biggest achievements was being selected for the 1954 FIFA World Cup team. This shows he was considered one of the best defenders in Brazil at that time.
A Career as a Manager
After his playing days, Paulinho continued his involvement in football as a manager. He coached many different teams across Brazil. His managing career started in 1968 and continued for several decades, showing his dedication to the sport. He managed famous clubs like Vasco da Gama, Botafogo, Grêmio, and Palmeiras. He coached a total of 27 different teams throughout his long career.
