Paulo Rogério Reis Silva
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Paulo Rogério Reis Silva, commonly known as Somália (born April 10, 1984, in São Paulo
), is a Brazil
ian footballer, who can play in both central midfielder and left wingback. He currently plays for Botafogo
of the Série A
.
in 2007, he became noted for his shooting ability. Despite his club's poor form, he managed to attract the attention of Botafogo
, signing a contract with the club in 2010. His good performances and versatility earned him a five year contract with the Série A
club. He has played all across the pitch for Botafogo.
São Paulo
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), is a Brazil
Brazil
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ian footballer, who can play in both central midfielder and left wingback. He currently plays for Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
of the Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
.
Career
Somália started his football career playing for small São Paulo based clubs. Joining BragantinoClube Atlético Bragantino
Clube Atlético Bragantino, or Bragantino as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Bragança Paulista in São Paulo that was founded on January 8, 1928....
in 2007, he became noted for his shooting ability. Despite his club's poor form, he managed to attract the attention of Botafogo
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas
Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas , also known as Botafogo and familiarly as Estrela Solitária, is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, best known for its football team. They play in the Campeonato Carioca, Rio de Janeiro's state league, and the Campeonato...
, signing a contract with the club in 2010. His good performances and versatility earned him a five year contract with the Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
club. He has played all across the pitch for Botafogo.