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Paulinho (footballer, born 1933)

Paulo de Almeida, better known as Paulinho, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career
Born in Campos do Goytacazes, Paulinho began his career at Goytacaz FC. In a short time, he was hired by Flamengo, and for the club he played 144 matches and scored 58 goals, being state champion in 1953, 1954 and 1955 as top scorer. In 1957 he transferred to Palmeiras, where he was again state champion in 1959. Paulinho ended his career in Argentine football, after discreet spells at River Plate and Estudiantes. ==International career==
International career
Paulinho was part of the group that competed in the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, despite not taking part in any match. In 1956, he participated in some friendlies for the main Brazil national team, alongside his namesake Paulinho de Almeida, scoring a goal against England at Wembley. ==Honours==
Honours
;Flamengo • Campeonato Carioca: 1953, 1954, 1955Taça dos Campeões Estaduais Rio-São Paulo: 1955 ;Palmeiras • Campeonato Paulista: 1959 ;Individual • 1955 Campeonato Carioca top scorer: 23 goals ==Death==
Death
Paulinho died on 8 November 2013 at Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Campos dos Goytacazes, victim of pneumonia. ==References==
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