Paulo Vitor facts for kids
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Paulo Vítor Barbosa de Carvalho | ||
Date of birth | 7 June 1957 | ||
Place of birth | Belém, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||
Playing position | Goalkeeper (retired) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1977 1978 1979-1980 1981-1987 1988 1989 1990-1991 1991 1992 1993 1994 |
Operário Brasiliense Vitória Fluminense América Coritiba Sport Recife Grêmio Maringá Remo Paysandu Volta Redonda |
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National team | |||
1984-1986 | Brazil | ||
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Paulo Vitor (born 7 June, 1957) is a former Brazilian football player. He was a talented goalkeeper who played for many different clubs in Brazil. He also proudly represented the Brazilian national team.
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Paulo Vitor's Club Journey
Paulo Vitor started his professional football journey in 1977. He played for several teams throughout his career. These included Operário and Brasiliense in his early years.
Playing for Fluminense
His longest and most important time was with Fluminense. He played there for seven years, from 1981 to 1987. During this time, he was a key player for the team.
Other Clubs and Retirement
After Fluminense, Paulo Vitor continued to play for various clubs. He played for América, Coritiba, and Sport Recife. He also played for Grêmio Maringá, Remo, Paysandu, and Volta Redonda. He retired from playing professional football in 1994.
Representing Brazil
Paulo Vitor also had the honor of playing for his country. He was part of the Brazilian national team from 1984 to 1986.
World Cup Experience
He was selected to be part of the Brazilian squad for the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. This is a huge achievement for any football player. Even though he didn't play in the matches, being part of the World Cup team is a big deal. He was one of the goalkeepers ready to step in if needed.