Paulo Sérgio Betanin
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Paulinho realname Paulo Sergio Betanin (born 10 January 1986) is a Brazilian footballer
who plays for Sorrento. He also holds Italian passport through Italian descent.
. He was signed by Livorno
on loan in January 2005. He made his Serie A debut on 17 April 2005 against ACF Fiorentina
.
In 2007–08 season he left for Serie B side Grosseto
and in 2009–10 season left for Sorrento. His loan was extended in July 2010. With Livorno, he won promotion to Serie A in 2009, just one year after the team relegated from.
at 2005 South American Youth Championship
. He played 4 games and scored once.
Football in Brazil
Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The Brazilian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record 5 times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, and is the only team to succeed in qualifying for every World Cup competition ever held. It is among the favourites to win...
who plays for Sorrento. He also holds Italian passport through Italian descent.
Biography
Paulinho started his career at Esporte Clube JuventudeEsporte Clube Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude, also known as Juventude, is a Brazilian football team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.Juventude's greatest rival is Caxias.-History:...
. He was signed by Livorno
A.S. Livorno Calcio
Associazione Sportiva Livorno Calcio is an Italian football club based in Livorno, Tuscany. The club was formed in 1915 and currently plays in Italian Serie B. The team's colors are dark red or maroon...
on loan in January 2005. He made his Serie A debut on 17 April 2005 against ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
.
In 2007–08 season he left for Serie B side Grosseto
U.S. Grosseto F.C.
Unione Sportiva Grosseto Football Club is a professional Italian association football club, based in the city of Grosseto, Tuscany. The club was founded in 1912. The team's most associated nickname is grifone, after its logo, depicting a griffon...
and in 2009–10 season left for Sorrento. His loan was extended in July 2010. With Livorno, he won promotion to Serie A in 2009, just one year after the team relegated from.
International career
Paulinho capped for Brazilian under-20 teamBrazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
at 2005 South American Youth Championship
2005 South American Youth Championship
-Group B:-Results:-----------------Final group:-Fixtures:-----------------Top scorers:11 goals Hugo Rodallega5 goals Lionel Messi Nicolás Canales...
. He played 4 games and scored once.