Paulo Magalhaes
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Paulo Cezar Magalhaes Lobos (born December 14, 1989, in Porto Alegre
, Brazil
) is a naturalized Chile
an footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder
for Chilean club Universidad de Chile.
. Magalhaes played on the under 17 and under 19 sides in 2006 and 2007 respectively. In 2006, he made his debut with the adult side under coach Fernando Diaz
.
on a one-year contract in June 2008. He scored his first professional goal on May 2, 2009, against the next club he would sign with, Colo-Colo
.
. In order to fill the void, Colo-Colo signed Magalhaes to a one-year contract. Magalhaes played regularly in his first tournament with the team and scored two goals and the team went on to win the 2009 Clausura Championship.
. In 2007, Magalhaes was part of the Chile Sub-18 side that won the João Havelange
tournament which was held in Mexico
.
After showing good form in Antofagasta in 2007 and with Cobreloa at the beginning of 2008, Magalhaes was named to the Sub-23 national side coached by Eduardo Berizzo
. The tournament which took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
, saw Magahlaes scored one goals against Togo
. The same year Magalhaes participated in the Milk Cup
, in which Chile took a sub-19 team. Chile made it to the final losing to Northern Ireland
2-1.
In 2009, Magalhaes was part of the sub-20 Chile team in the 2009 South American Youth Championship
held in Venezuela
, which was unable to surpass the group stage. In the same year, Magalhaes again participated in an international tournament with the Sub-21 Chilean side in the 2009 Toulon Tournament
. Finally Magalhaes won an international tournament when the team was crowned champions. His good performance in the tournament caused him to sign with Chilean side Colo-Colo.
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre is the tenth most populous municipality in Brazil, with 1,409,939 inhabitants, and the centre of Brazil's fourth largest metropolitan area . It is also the capital city of the southernmost Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. The city is the southernmost capital city of a Brazilian...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
) is a naturalized Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an footballer. He currently plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Chilean club Universidad de Chile.
Deportes Antofagasta
Magalhaes began in the youth system of Chilean club Deportes AntofagastaClub de Deportes Antofagasta
Deportes Antofagasta, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Antofagasta. The club plays in the second level of the Chilean football league system...
. Magalhaes played on the under 17 and under 19 sides in 2006 and 2007 respectively. In 2006, he made his debut with the adult side under coach Fernando Diaz
Fernando Díaz
Fernando Díaz was a Spanish nobleman and military leader in the Kingdom of León, the most powerful Asturian magnate of the period. He held the highest rank in the kingdom, that of count , from at least 24 September 1089...
.
Cobreloa
Magalhaes signed for CobreloaCobreloa
Club de Deportes Cobreloa is a Chilean football club from the Atacama Desert mining city of Calama which has established itself as one of the country's most competitive clubs. The club was founded on January 7, 1977 and play in the Chilean top flight, the Primera División, where they have played...
on a one-year contract in June 2008. He scored his first professional goal on May 2, 2009, against the next club he would sign with, Colo-Colo
Colo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
.
Colo-Colo
Before the 2009 Clausura Tournament, Colo-Colo lost starting defender Luis Pedro FigueroaLuis Pedro Figueroa
Luis Pedro Figueroa is a Chilean football player , currently playing for Sporting Clube Olhanense in Portugal.-Career:...
. In order to fill the void, Colo-Colo signed Magalhaes to a one-year contract. Magalhaes played regularly in his first tournament with the team and scored two goals and the team went on to win the 2009 Clausura Championship.
National team
Magalhaes, who has double nationality (he was born in Brazil of a Brazilian father and a Chilean mother), has participated on several different levels with the Chilean national teamChile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
. In 2007, Magalhaes was part of the Chile Sub-18 side that won the João Havelange
João Havelange
Jean-Marie Faustin Goedefroid de Havelange , more commonly known as João Havelange , was the 7th President of FIFA, serving from 1974 to 1998. He received the title of Honorary President when leaving office. He succeeded Sir Stanley Rous and was succeeded by Joseph Blatter...
tournament which was held in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
.
After showing good form in Antofagasta in 2007 and with Cobreloa at the beginning of 2008, Magalhaes was named to the Sub-23 national side coached by Eduardo Berizzo
Eduardo Berizzo
Manolo Eduardo Berizzo is a retired Argentine football central defender and a current coach....
. The tournament which took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, saw Magahlaes scored one goals against Togo
Togo national football team
The Togo national football team, nicknamed Les Eperviers The Togo national football team, nicknamed Les Eperviers The Togo national football team, nicknamed Les Eperviers (The Sparrow Hawks, is controlled by the Fédération Togolaise de Football.They played at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Their team bus...
. The same year Magalhaes participated in the Milk Cup
Milk Cup
The Milk Cup is an international youth football tournament held annually in Northern Ireland. The cup matches are mainly played in the North Coast area of Northern Ireland, with matches taking place in the towns of Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena and...
, in which Chile took a sub-19 team. Chile made it to the final losing to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
2-1.
In 2009, Magalhaes was part of the sub-20 Chile team in the 2009 South American Youth Championship
2009 South American Youth Championship
The 2009 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for national teams U-20 who are associated with the football federation CONMEBOL. It was the 24th time the tournament was held and took place in Venezuela from January 19 to February 8...
held in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, which was unable to surpass the group stage. In the same year, Magalhaes again participated in an international tournament with the Sub-21 Chilean side in the 2009 Toulon Tournament
2009 Toulon Tournament
The 2009 Toulon Tournament was the 37th edition of the Toulon Tournament, and was held from 3 June to 12 June 2009. The tournament concluded with the final between France and Chile at Stade Mayol in Toulon as Chile won their first title after the final score of 1–0, scored by Gerson Martínez...
. Finally Magalhaes won an international tournament when the team was crowned champions. His good performance in the tournament caused him to sign with Chilean side Colo-Colo.
Titles
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 2009 Toulon Tournament The 2009 Toulon Tournament was the 37th edition of the Toulon Tournament, and was held from 3 June to 12 June 2009. The tournament concluded with the final between France and Chile at Stade Mayol in Toulon as Chile won their first title after the final score of 1–0, scored by Gerson Martínez... |
Chile Chile national football team The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in... |
Toulon Tournament Toulon Tournament The Toulon Tournament is a football tournament which traditionally features invited national teams composed of under-21 players, although the first tournament in 1967 featured club teams... Champion |
| Clausura 2009 | Colo-Colo Colo-Colo Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo... |
Primera Division Chile Liga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera División The Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking... Champion |