Paulo Torres: profile
Paulo Torres (born 25 November 1971 in Évora, Portugal) is a former Bissau-Guinean footballer who played as a defender.
Torres's senior club career began in 1989 at Sporting CP. He played for 10 clubs in 2 countries between 1989 and 2003. His most appearances came at Sporting CP (1989–1995), where he made 65 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 205 appearances and 14 goals.
At international level, Torres represented Guinea-Bissau. Before committing to Guinea-Bissau, he had represented Portugal, Portugal U18, Portugal U20 and Portugal U21.
Nationality explained: Why does Paulo Torres play for Guinea-Bissau?
Key facts
- Club career
- 1989–2003 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Portugal and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (14 in 205)
- Height
- 174 cm — taller than 13% of Bissau-Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Imortal DC (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aaron Mokoena, Hillal Soudani and MacBeth Sibaya (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1995 |  Sporting CP |
Primeira Liga | 65 | 7 |
| 1991 | Atlético Clube de Portugal |
Liga Portugal 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995–1996 | S.C. Campomaiorense |
23 | 0 | |
| 1996–1998 |  UD Salamanca |
Segunda División B | 29 | 1 |
| 1998 | Rayo Vallecano |
La Liga | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | G.D. Chaves |
Liga Portugal 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999–2000 | CD Leganés |
LaLiga 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000–2001 | S.C.U. Torreense |
Liga Portugal 2 | 25 | 1 |
| 2001–2002 | F.C. Penafiel |
Primeira Liga | 16 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 | Imortal DC |
20 | 3 | |
| Total | 205 | 14 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Portugal U18 |
Under-18 | 21 | 4 |
| 1990–1991 | Portugal U20 |
Under-20 | 12 | 6 |
| 1992 | Portugal |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
| 1992–1994 | Portugal U21 |
Under-21 | 23 | 3 |
| — |  Guinea-Bissau |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Paulo Torres?
Paulo Torres was born on 25 November 1971, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Paulo Torres born?
Paulo Torres was born in Évora, Portugal.
Which national team does Paulo Torres play for?
Paulo Torres played international football for Guinea-Bissau.
Which clubs has Paulo Torres played for?
Paulo Torres's recorded clubs are Sporting CP, Atlético Clube de Portugal, S.C. Campomaiorense, UD Salamanca, Rayo Vallecano, G.D. Chaves, CD Leganés, S.C.U. Torreense, F.C. Penafiel and Imortal DC.
How tall is Paulo Torres?
Paulo Torres is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Paulo Torres play?
Paulo Torres played as a defender.