Paulo Nunes facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arílson de Paula Nunes | ||
| Date of birth | 30 October 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Pontalina, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Second striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Flamengo | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1991–1994 | Flamengo | 45 | (30) |
| 1995–1997 | Grêmio | 44 | (27) |
| 1997 | Benfica | 5 | (4) |
| 1998–1999 | Palmeiras | 39 | (23) |
| 2000 | Grêmio | 18 | (13) |
| 2001 | Corinthians | 6 | (4) |
| 2002 | Gama | 12 | (8) |
| 2002 | Al-Nassr | 1 | (0) |
| 2003 | Mogi Mirim | 5 | (3) |
| Total | 175 | (112) | |
| International career | |||
| 1997 | Brazil | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Paulo Nunes, whose full name is Arílson de Paula Nunes, is a famous Brazilian former football player. He was born on October 30, 1971. Paulo Nunes played as a forward, which means he was one of the main attackers on the team. After he stopped playing, he became a football expert who talks about games.
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Paulo Nunes' Football Journey
Starting at Flamengo
Paulo Nunes began his football career in the youth team of Flamengo. He was part of a very talented group of young players. Many of these players, like Djalminha and Marcelinho Carioca, became big stars.
Even though Paulo Nunes did not become a huge star at Flamengo, he still won important titles with the club. These included the 1990 Copa do Brasil cup, the 1991 Campeonato Carioca (a state championship), and the 1992 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (the national league).
Success with Grêmio
In 1995, Paulo Nunes left Flamengo and joined Grêmio. There, he teamed up with another great player named Mário Jardel. Together, they formed one of the best attacking duos in Grêmio's history.
At Grêmio, Paulo Nunes had the most successful time of his career. He helped the team win many championships:
- Two Campeonato Gaúcho titles (a state championship)
- The Copa Libertadores cup (South America's biggest club competition)
- The Campeonato Brasileiro (the national league)
- The Recopa Sul-Americana (a super cup between Libertadores and Sudamericana winners)
- The Copa do Brasil cup
He was also the top scorer in the 1996 Campeonato Brasileiro and the 1997 Copa do Brasil. Because of his great performance, he won the Bola de Prata award from Placar magazine. This also helped him get a spot on the Brazilian national team.
Playing in Portugal and Returning to Brazil
After leaving Grêmio in 1997, Paulo Nunes went to play for S.L. Benfica in Portugal. However, he faced some injuries and had disagreements with his teammates. This led him to return to Brazil sooner than expected.
In 1998, Paulo Nunes joined Palmeiras. He joined forces with another forward, Oséas. At Palmeiras, Paulo Nunes continued his winning streak. He helped the team win:
- The 1998 Copa do Brasil (his third time winning this cup)
- The Copa Mercosul (another South American club competition)
- The 1999 Copa Libertadores (his second Libertadores title)
After Palmeiras lost to Manchester United in the Intercontinental Cup in 1999, Paulo Nunes left the club.
Later Career and Retirement
Paulo Nunes returned to Grêmio for a short time, but it was not as successful as his first period there. After that, he played for several other clubs, including Corinthians, Gama, Al Nassr, and Mogi Mirim. He retired from football in 2003, when he was 32 years old.
Playing for Brazil
Paulo Nunes played for the Brazilian national team twice. His first game was on June 3, 1997, against France. The game ended in a 1–1 draw during the Tournoi de France.
His second and last game for Brazil was on June 29, 1997. This was the final of the Copa América against Bolivia. Brazil won the match 3–1, and Paulo Nunes helped his team win the Copa América title that year.
Major Achievements
Club Trophies
Flamengo
- Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior: 1990
- Copa do Brasil: 1990
- Copa Rio: 1991
- Campeonato Carioca: 1991
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1992
Grêmio
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 1995, 1996
- Copa Libertadores da América: 1995
- Recopa Sul-Americana: 1996
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1996
- Copa do Brasil: 1997
Palmeiras
- Copa do Brasil: 1998
- Copa Mercosul: 1998
- Copa Libertadores da América: 1999
- Intercontinental Cup runner-up: 1999
Corinthians
- Campeonato Paulista: 2001
International Trophies
Brazil
- Copa América: 1997
Individual Awards
- Bola de Prata Placar winner: 1996
- Campeonato Brasileiro top scorer (16 goals): 1996
- Copa do Brasil top scorer (9 goals): 1997
See also
In Spanish: Paulo Nunes para niños
