Paulo Alves da Silva (born 16 May 1940), better known as Paulo Choco, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Paulo Choco
Personal information
Full name Paulo Alves da Silva
Date of birth (1940-05-16) 16 May 1940 (age 84)
Place of birth Araguari, Brazil[1]
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
–1961 Anápolis
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1961–1962 Anápolis
1963–1968 Flamengo 142 (42)
1967Náutico (loan)
1969 Sport Recife
1970 Ipiranga-GO [pt]
1971 Anapolino [pt]
1971 Anápolis
1972 Portuguesa-RJ
1973–1974 Ríver
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 October 2024

Career

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Revealed by Anápolis FC, Paulo Choco marked an era when he played for CR Flamengo during the 1960s, being state champion twice, playing 142 matches and scoring 42 goals.[2] He also played in football in Pernambuco, in Portuguesa-RJ and for River, where he was champion in 1973.[3]

Honours

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Flamengo
Ríver

References

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  1. ^ "Paulo Choco". Futebol do Mundo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Jogadores do Clube de Regatas do Flamengo (Paulo Alves)". Flaestatística (in Portuguese). Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Que fim levou? Paulo Choco". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 8 October 2024.
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