Paulo Sérgio (footballer, born 1954) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira Lima | ||
| Date of birth | July 24, 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Height | 178 cm | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1972–1975 | Fluminense | 0 | (0) |
| 1976 | CSA | 1 | (0) |
| 1977 | Volta Redonda | 8 | (0) |
| 1978–1979 | Americano | 26 | (0) |
| 1980–1984 | Botafogo | 72 | (0) |
| 1985 | Goias | 9 | (0) |
| 1985 | America | 0 | (0) |
| 1986 | Vasco da Gama | 4 | (0) |
| 1986–1987 | America | 10 | (0) |
| Total | 130 | (0) | |
| National team | |||
| 1981–1982 | Brazil | 3 | (0) |
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Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira Lima, born on July 24, 1954, is a famous Brazilian footballer. He is better known simply as Paulo Sérgio. He played as a goalkeeper, which means he was the player who tried to stop the ball from going into the net.
His career as a professional footballer lasted from 1972 to 1988. During this time, he played for several important teams in Brazil. He also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team.
Paulo Sérgio's Football Journey
Paulo Sérgio began his football journey in 1972. He played for many different clubs throughout his career. Each club helped him grow as a player. He was known for his skills as a goalkeeper.
Clubs Paulo Sérgio Played For
Paulo Sérgio played for a number of well-known Brazilian football clubs. These teams include:
- Fluminense
- CSA
- Volta Redonda
- Americano
- Botafogo
- Goiás
- Vasco da Gama
- America
He spent the longest time at Botafogo, playing there from 1980 to 1984. This shows he was a valuable player for many different teams.
Playing for Brazil's National Team
One of the biggest achievements for any footballer is to play for their country. Paulo Sérgio played for the Brazilian national team. He played three matches for Brazil between May 1981 and May 1982.
He was also part of the team that went to the 1982 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is a huge international football tournament. Being selected for the World Cup team is a great honor for any player.
