Brazilian footballer
Paulo Lumumba|
Full name |
Paulo Otacílio de Souza |
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Date of birth |
(1936-06-22)June 22, 1936 |
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Place of birth |
Aracaju, Brazil |
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Date of death |
21 August 2010(2010-08-21) (aged 74) |
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Place of death |
Porto Alegre, Brazil |
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Position(s) |
Striker |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1955–1958 |
Confiança |
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1959–1961 |
São Paulo |
66 |
(30) |
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1961–1968 |
Grêmio |
146 |
(55) |
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1968–1970 |
Aimoré |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 September 2023 |
Paulo Otacílio de Souza (22 June 1936 – 21 August 2010), better known as Paulo Lumumba, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a striker.[1][2][3]
Career
A center forward with great defining quality, he made history at Grêmio FBPA, participating in most of the club's achievements in the 1960s. After retiring, he became an employee of the club.[2]
Nickname
The origin of the nickname is due to the similarity between the player and Patrice Lumumba.
Honours
- Grêmio
- Individual
- 1962 Campeonato Gaúcho top scorer: 13 goals[4]
Death
Passed away in the city of Porto Alegre at the age of 74.[5]
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