Paulo (footballer, born 1960)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rodrigues and the second or paternal family name is Barcelos.

Paulo Rodrigues Barcelos (born 10 May 1960) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Paulo Rodrigues

Personal information
Full name	Paulo Rodrigues Barcelos
Date of birth	(1960-05-10) 10 May 1960 (age 65)
Place of birth	Uberaba, Brazil
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position	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

Career

Born in Uberaba, Paulo Rodrigues began his career in the youth sectors at Nacional. He had spells at América-MG and Botafogo-SP, but it was in 1988 that he gained national relevance, being a highlight of Brazilian champion Bahia alongside Bobô, and winning the Silver Ball that season.^[1][2][3][4]

In September 1993, Paulo joined Japanese J1 League club Verdy Kawasaki. However, he could not play at all in the match in 1993 season. Verdy won the J League in 1993. In March 1994, he debuted as defender against Bellmare Hiratsuka in opening match in 1994 season.^[5][6] Although he played 3 matches in March,^[7][8][9] he could not play at all in the match from April. He left the club in July 1994.

In April 2020, the player auctioned off the trophy he received at the Silver Ball in favor of the victims of COVID-19.^[10]

Club statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Emperor's Cup		J.League Cup		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Verdy Kawasaki	1993	J1 League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	1994		3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
Total			3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0

Honours

Bahia

• Campeonato Brasileiro: 1988
• Campeonato Baiano: 1988, 1991

Tokyo Verdy

• J.League: 1993, 1994
• J.League Cup: 1994

Individual

• 1988 Bola de Prata