Paulinho Santos
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Not to be confused with Paulino Santos.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Maio and the second or paternal family name is Dos Santos.
João Paulo Maio dos Santos (born 21 November 1970), commonly known as Paulinho Santos, is a Portuguese former footballer who played mainly as a defensive midfielder.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | João Paulo Maio dos Santos | ||
Date of birth | (1970-11-21) 21 November 1970 (age 53) | ||
Place of birth | Vila do Conde, Portugal | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Porto (assistant) | ||
Youth career | |||
Caxineiros Unidos | |||
1982–1985 | Varzim | ||
1986–1989 | Rio Ave | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1989–1992 | Rio Ave | 88 | (1) |
1992–2003 | Porto | 205 | (7) |
Total | 293 | (8) | |
International career | |||
1994–1999 | Portugal | 30 | (2) |
Managerial career | |||
2011– | Porto (assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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He spent 11 years of his professional career with Porto, playing in several positions and winning 19 major titles whilst appearing in more than 300 official games for the club.