Paulo Roberto

Paulo Roberto da Silva (born 26 March 1987), known as Paulo Roberto, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Paysandu.

Club Career

Born in Lavras, Minas Gerais, Paulo Roberto made his senior debuts with Juventus in 2007, aged 20. In 2009, after a short stint at Brasil de Farroupilha, he joined Gremio Osasco Audax.

In April 2010, Paulo Roberto was loaned to Serie A club Guarani, until December. He made his debut in the category on 9 May, starting in a 1–0 home win against Goias.

On 15 September 2010 Paulo Roberto scored his first goal in the main category of Brazilian football, netting his team's second in a 2–4 away loss against Cruzeiro. He finished the season with 34 appearances and two goals, as his side suffered relegation.

In May 2011 Paulo Roberto moved to Atletico Paranaense, also on loan. After appearing in only one match he returned to Audax, winning promotion from Campeonato Paulista Serie A2.

On 28 April 2013 Paulo Roberto joined Ponte Preta in a permanent deal. On 27 September, after failing to impress at Macaca, he was loaned to Figueirense.

In December 2013, after Figueira's promotion to the top level, Paulo Ricardo signed permanently for the club.