Paulinho is a Brazilian midfielder, born in 1988. He started playing five-a-side but later on joined Pão de Açúcar.
In the season 2006/2007 Paulinho played in a Lithuanian side Vilnius but after the problems with the wages he switched for a Polish club ŁKS Łódź. Having played 17 matches for the side, the midfielder returned to Brazil and joined his native Pão de Açúcar. In 2009 he moved to Bragantino and in 2010 was scouted by heavyweights Corinthians. Paulinho spent three successful seasons with the club, won several trophies and was received a call-up from Brazil national football team.
After an impressive display in Confederations Cup 2013, Paulinho received several offers from European top clubs and finally completed a move to Tottenham Hotspur days afte the tournament.
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