Paulo Otacílio de Souza (22 June 1936 – 21 August 2010), better known as Paulo Lumumba, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a striker.[1][2][3]

Paulo Lumumba
Personal information
Full name Paulo Otacílio de Souza
Date of birth (1936-06-22)June 22, 1936
Place of birth Aracaju, Brazil
Date of death 21 August 2010(2010-08-21) (aged 74)
Place of death Porto Alegre, Brazil
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1955–1958 Confiança
1959–1961 São Paulo 66 (30)
1961–1968 Grêmio 146 (55)
1968–1970 Aimoré
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 September 2023

Career

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A center forward with great defining quality, he made history at Grêmio FBPA, participating in most of the club's achievements in the 1960s. After retiring, he became an employee of the club.[2]

Nickname

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The origin of the nickname is due to the similarity between the player and Patrice Lumumba.

Honours

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Grêmio
Individual
  • 1962 Campeonato Gaúcho top scorer: 13 goals[4]

Death

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Passed away in the city of Porto Alegre at the age of 74.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Que fim levou? Paulo Lumumba". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Paulo Otacílio de Souza". Grêmiopédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Rio Grande do Sul State Championship - List of Topscorers". RSSSF Brazil. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Grêmio comunica falecimento de Paulo Lumumba, ídolo dos anos 60". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). 21 August 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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