Paulo dos Santos
Cape Verdean association football player
Cape Verde
Midfielder
Paulo dos Santos: profile
Paulo dos Santos (born 13 November 1973 in São Vicente, Cape Verde) is a retired Cape Verdean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Santos made the step into senior football with Rhode Island Stingrays in 1996. He played for 9 clubs in 2 countries since 1996. His most appearances came at Connecticut Wolves (1997), where he made 26 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 90 appearances and 23 goals.
At international level, Santos represented Cape Verde (2002), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
São Vicente has produced 16 footballers in our database, including Kenny Rocha Santos, Josimar Lima and Ericson Silva.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 29)
- Countries played in
- 2: United States and Norway
- Club goals per game
- 0.26 (23 in 90)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 16% of Cape Verdean internationals on record
- Latest move
- IL Hødd (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salma Paralluelo, Noureddine Naybet and Daniel Yeboah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 |  Rhode Island Stingrays |
USL League Two | 4 | – |
| 1996 | New England Revolution |
Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | Connecticut Wolves |
A-League | 26 | 3 |
| 1998 | Rhode Island Stingrays |
USL League Two | – | 11 |
| 1999 | New England Revolution |
Major League Soccer | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | Rhode Island Stingrays |
USL League Two | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | Seacoast United Phantoms |
USL League Two | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | Boston Bulldogs |
A-League | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | Boston Bulldogs |
A-League | 17 | 2 |
| 2002–2005 |  Aalesunds FK |
Eliteserien | – | – |
| 2006 | FK Haugesund |
1. divisjon football | 24 | 6 |
| 2007 | IL Hødd |
1. divisjon football | – | – |
| — | Rhode Island Rams men's soccer |
– | – | |
| Total | 90 | 23 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Cape Verde |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Paulo dos Santos?
Paulo dos Santos was born on 13 November 1973, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Paulo dos Santos born?
Paulo dos Santos was born in São Vicente, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Paulo dos Santos play for?
Paulo dos Santos played international football for Cape Verde. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Paulo dos Santos played for?
Paulo dos Santos's recorded clubs are Rhode Island Stingrays, New England Revolution, Connecticut Wolves, Seacoast United Phantoms, Boston Bulldogs, Aalesunds FK, FK Haugesund, IL Hødd and Rhode Island Rams men's soccer.
How tall is Paulo dos Santos?
Paulo dos Santos is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Paulo dos Santos play?
Paulo dos Santos played as a midfielder.
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