Paulo da Silva explained

Paulo da Silva
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Fullname:Paulo César da Silva Barrios[1]
Birth Date:1 February 1980
Birth Place:Asunción, Paraguay
Height:1.84 m[2]
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Atlántida
Youthclubs1:Atlántida
Years1:1995
Clubs1:Atlántida
Caps1:36
Goals1:0
Years2:1996
Caps2:?
Goals2:?
Years3:1997
Clubs3:Sport Colombia
Caps3:1+
Goals3:?
Years4:1997–1998
Clubs4:Cerro Porteño
Caps4:30
Goals4:1
Years5:1998–1999
Clubs5:Perugia
Caps5:2
Goals5:0
Years6:1999–2000
Clubs6:Lanús
Caps6:14
Goals6:1
Years7:2000–2001
Clubs7:Venezia
Caps7:7
Goals7:0
Years8:2001
Clubs8:Cosenza
Caps8:2
Goals8:0
Years9:2002–2003
Clubs9:Libertad
Caps9:30
Goals9:2
Years10:2003–2009
Clubs10:Toluca
Caps10:235
Goals10:20
Years11:2009–2011
Clubs11:Sunderland
Caps11:24
Goals11:0
Years12:2011–2012
Clubs12:Zaragoza
Caps12:42
Goals12:1
Years13:2012–2015
Clubs13:Pachuca
Caps13:33
Goals13:2
Years14:2013–2015
Clubs14:→ Toluca (loan)
Caps14:76
Goals14:12
Years15:2015–2017
Clubs15:Toluca
Caps15:72
Goals15:2
Years16:2017–2021
Clubs16:Libertad
Caps16:50
Goals16:0
Years17:2021–2022
Caps17:67
Goals17:2
Years18:2023
Clubs18:Independiente
Caps18:8
Goals18:0
Years19:2023
Clubs19:12 de Junio
Caps19:9
Goals19:?
Years20:2024
Caps20:14
Goals20:0
Nationalyears1:1994–1997
Nationalteam1:Paraguay U17
Nationalcaps1:7+
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:1999
Nationalteam2:Paraguay U20
Nationalcaps2:14+
Nationalgoals2:2
Nationalyears3:2000
Nationalteam3:Paraguay U23
Nationalcaps3:9+
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2000–2017
Nationalteam4:Paraguay
Nationalcaps4:148
Nationalgoals4:3
Manageryears1:2024
Managerclubs1:Sol de América (assistant manager)
Club-Update:07:54, 18 October 2024 (UTC)
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Paulo César da Silva Barrios (born 1 February 1980) is a Paraguayan former professional international footballer who played as a centre-back.

He played top-flight football in Mexico, Paraguay, Spain, England, Italy and Argentina, mostly in Mexico, where in 2015 became a naturalized Mexican citizen.[3]

He played for the Paraguay national team from 2000 to 2017, and is their most-capped player of all time, earning over 100 caps, with the Paraguayan Football Association recognizing 150 caps,[4] but FIFA 148.[5] He played at two World Cups and four Copa América tournaments, helping his country finish as runners-up in the 2011 Copa América.[6]

A player highly regarded, in December 2023, featured in a legends match organized by CONMEBOL.[7]

Club career

Early career

Born in Asunción, Da Silva started his career in the youth divisions of Atlántida Sport Club, arriving at the club at the age of 13.[8] In 1996, da Silva reached the Primera División Paraguaya with Asunción team Presidente Hayes at the age of 16.[9]

Mexico

Before joining Toluca, da Silva played for Perugia and Venezia of Italy, and Lanús of Argentina. He joined Toluca from Paraguayan Club Libertad for the 2003 Apertura. After making his debut, da Silva was a mainstay in Toluca's defence, starting all but one game that he has played and eventually becoming the team's captain due to his leadership on the field. In 2007, he was chosen for the "Ideal Eleven" squad of South America[10] and in 2008 he led Toluca to the Apertura 2008 title, being chosen as the best overall player of the tournament by the Mexican media.[11]

Sunderland

On 13 July 2009, Da Silva joined English club Sunderland on a three-year deal. Manager Steve Bruce said "I'm delighted to have signed a player of Paulo's experience. He is captain of his country and has played at the highest level in South America, so will bring leadership qualities to our side."[12] His arrival at the Stadium of Light was followed by a long and confusing period in regards to his visa application. Da Silva was granted a work permit to play in England almost immediately, but had to wait for over a month to get his visa before it was eventually granted on 12 August.

He made his debut on 24 August against Norwich City in the League Cup second round, playing the whole 90 minutes of a 4 - 1 away win.[13] On 12 September he made his first Premier League appearance, replacing Steed Malbranque for the final ten minutes of a 4–1 home win over Hull City.[14]

Da Silva was rotated throughout his first season at the club, but performed consistently when required. Manager Steve Bruce cited 'settlement' as the reason behind playing Da Silva in phases, stating he needed time to adjust to the English game and lifestyle. He was joined at the club by his international teammate Cristian Riveros in May 2010. Da Silva's second season at Sunderland saw him make just three appearances, only one as a starter. His last appearance for Sunderland came in their home defeat to Notts County in the FA Cup on 8 January 2011.

Real Zaragoza

Da Silva joined Real Zaragoza from Sunderland on 31 January 2011 for an undisclosed fee, with his new club in 15th in La Liga at the time.[15] They finished the season in 13th.

Toluca

Da Silva re-joined Toluca on 31 May 2013 in a two-year loan deal from Pachuca.[16]

On 11 May 2015, Toluca announced they had signed da Silva permanently.

In December 2015, da Silva received a Mexican naturalization to disoccupy a foreign place in Toluca's team.[17]

Return to Paraguay

On 26 June 2017, Da Silva returned to Paraguay to play for Club Libertad.[18]

In March 2020, da Silva stated that he wanted to retire at Atlántida Asunción.[19]

In December 2021, the 41-year-old da Silva[20] announced that the 2022 season would be his last.[21] [22]

However, in 2023 he returned to playing for Independiente CG of 2023 Paraguayan División Intermedia first[23] and later for 12 de Junio of 2023 Paraguayan Primera B Nacional.[24] At the end of the season, da Silva was linked to becoming assistant manager next to Uruguayan Sergio Órteman[25] and was announced as such for Sol de América, next to Humberto Ovelar,[26] but, in 2024, he again returned to playing for Atlántida Sport Club in 2024 Primera División B, the club he commenced his career, where the 44-year-old da Silva announced it will be his last season playing.[27] On 20 October 2024, after the final match of the season, Da Silva retired from playing.[28] [29] [30]

International career

In 1994, da Silva was selected for the Paraguay U17 national team barely aged 14.

In 2000, da Silva represented Paraguay U23 at the 2000 CONMEBOL Men Pre-Olympic Tournament.[31]

He played for Paraguay in 1997 and 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship, but missed the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan. However, he was named in the 23-man squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He also played at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, featuring in all five of Paraguay's games in their run to the quarter-finals, and provided an assist for Sunderland teammate Cristian Riveros in their 2–0 win against Slovakia in the group stages.

Managerial career

In 2023, at the end of the season, da Silva was linked to becoming assistant manager next to Uruguayan Sergio Órteman[25] and was announced as such for Sol de América, next to Humberto Ovelar,[26] but, in 2024, he again returned to playing for Atlántida Sport Club in 2024 Primera División B, the club he commenced his career, where the 44-year-old da Silva announced it will be his last season playing.[27]

Personal life

In December 2015, da Silva became a Mexican citizen.[32]

In October 2017, da Silva helped found Asociación Mexicana de Futbolistas (Mexican Footballers Association).[33]

Career statistics

Scores and results list Paraguay's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each da Silva goal.

List of international goals scored by Paulo da Silva[34]
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1 21 November 2007 Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, Santiago, Chile 2–0 3–0 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 3–0
3 1 September 2016 Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay 2–0 2–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Libertad

2002, 2003

Toluca

2005 Apertura, 2008 Apertura

2003, 2006

2003

Individual

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany: List of Players . FIFA . 20 . 21 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190610174527/https://www.fifadata.com/document/fwc/2006/PDF/FWC_2006_SquadLists.pdf . 10 June 2019.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20100609203758/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=178278/index.html Paulo da Silva FIFA World Cup profile
  3. Web site: Diario HOY | Paulo da Silva ahora es ciudadano mexicano. 18 December 2015. 28 December 2021. 28 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228030507/https://www.hoy.com.py/deportes/paulo-da-silva-ahora-es-ciudadano-mexicano. live. es.
  4. Web site: Paulo Da Silva: La unidad y el compañerismo son fundamentales . Paulo Da Silva: Unity and team spirit are fundamentals . APF.org.py . . 18 June 2020 . 12 August 2024 . 17 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717110850/https://www.apf.org.py/espanol/paulo-da-silva-la-unidad-y-el-companerismo-son-fundamentales-4?nid=7149 . live . es-py .
  5. Web site: FIFA Century Club . . 22 July 2024 . 12 August 2024 . 12 August 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240812155340/https://digitalhub.fifa.com/m/7a29d8a2cac79416/original/Century-Club-01112021.pdf . en . live .
  6. Web site: Paraguay - Record International Players. 7 May 2023. RSSSF. 21 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161021134704/http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/para-recintlp.html. live.
  7. Web site: Leyendas CONMEBOL disfrutan de un mágico partido en Miami . CONMEBOL legends had fun in a fantastic match in Miami . . CONMEBOL.com . 5 December 2023 . 12 August 2024 . 6 December 2023 . http://web.archive.org/web/20231206112226/https://www.conmebol.com/noticias/leyendas-del-futbol-participaron-en-partido-amistoso-de-conmebol/ . es . live .
  8. Web site: Paulo da Silva: "La unidad y el compañerismo son fundamentales" - APF. 28 December 2021. 28 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228052337/https://www.apf.org.py/n/paulo-da-silva-la-unidad-y-el-companerismo-son-fundamentales. live.
  9. Web site: Paulo da Silva: "La unidad y el compañerismo son fundamentales" - APF. 28 December 2021. 28 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228052337/https://www.apf.org.py/n/paulo-da-silva-la-unidad-y-el-companerismo-son-fundamentales. live.
  10. Web site: CONMEBOL article . 5 July 2008 . 4 August 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080804072541/http://www.conmebol.com/articulos_ver.jsp?id=61753&slangab=E . live .
  11. Web site: Por encima de todos . 24 December 2008 . 30 January 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090130141902/http://www.teledeportes.com.py/notas/2008/12/23/futbolinternacional/f-00004846.htm . dead .
  12. News: Sunderland sign Paraguayan captain Paulo da Silva. 24 May 2015. The Daily Telegraph. 13 July 2009.
  13. News: Norwich 1-4 Sunderland. 26 June 2014. BBC Sport. 24 August 2009.
  14. News: Phillips. Owen. Sunderland 4-1 Hull. 24 May 2015. BBC Sport. 12 September 2009. 15 September 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090915004752/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8250284.stm. live.
  15. News: Sunderland sell Paulo da Silva to Real Zaragoza. BBC Sport. 31 January 2011.
  16. Web site: Paulo da Silva regresa a Toluca. 31 May 2013 . 1 June 2013. 8 June 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130608022748/http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/noticias/2013/05/31/paulo-da-silva-regresa-a-toluca. live.
  17. Web site: Diario HOY | Paulo da Silva ahora es ciudadano mexicano. 18 December 2015 .
  18. Web site: Paulo da Silva jugará con el Libertad de Paraguay. 7 May 2021. www.mediotiempo.com. 27 June 2017 . es-MX. 7 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507234141/https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/paulo-da-silva-jugara-con-el-libertad-de-paraguay. live.
  19. Web site: Paulo da Silva contó dónde quiere retirarse. 26 March 2020. 28 December 2021. 28 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228052045/https://versus.lanacion.com.py/versus/2020/03/26/paulo-da-silva-conto-donde-quiere-retirarse/. live.
  20. Web site: El histórico Paulo da Silva anunció que se prepara para jugar su 'última temporada'. 19 December 2021. 28 December 2021. 28 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228051932/https://versus.lanacion.com.py/versus/2021/12/19/el-historico-paulo-da-silva-anuncio-que-se-prepara-para-jugar-su-ultima-temporada/. live.
  21. Web site: Paulo da Silva anuncia su último año como jugador. 28 December 2021. 28 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228051934/https://d10.ultimahora.com/paulo-da-silva-anuncia-su-ultimo-ano-como-jugador-n2977292.html/amp. live.
  22. Web site: "Será mi última temporada": El ex Lanús que anunció su retiro en el 2022. 19 December 2021. 28 December 2021. 28 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228051941/https://engranados.com.ar/mundo-engranado/sera-mi-ultima-temporada-el-ex-lanus-que-anuncio-su-retiro-en-el-2022-paraguay/19/12/2021/. live.
  23. Web site: Paulo Da Silva es nuevo jugador de Independiente de Campo Grande . Paulo Da Silva is a new player of Independiente de Campo Grande . Trece.com.py . . 4 January 2023 . 7 August 2024 . 4 January 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230104185721/https://trece.com.py/deportes/paulo-da-silva-jugara-en-independiente-cg/ . live . es-py .
  24. Web site: Se va al Chaco, de jugar mundiales a ganar en guaraníes, el nuevo club de Paulo Da Silva . Paulo Da Silva's new club . ElFutbolero.com.py . 15 July 2023 . 7 August 2024 . 7 August 2024 . https://archive.today/20240807140340/https://www.elfutbolero.com.py/selecciondeparaguay/Se-va-al-Chaco-de-jugar-mundiales-a-ganar-en-guaranies-el-nuevo-club-de-Paulo-Da-Silva-20230715-0004.html . live . es-py .
  25. Web site: La nueva faceta de Paulo Da Silva en el mundo del fútbol . Paulo Da Silva's new role . ElFutbolero.com.py . 24 October 2023 . 7 August 2024 . 17 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717190754/https://www.elfutbolero.com.py/primeradivisiondeparaguay/La-nueva-faceta-de-Paulo-Da-Silva-en-el-mundo-del-futbol-20231023-0006.html . live . es-py .
  26. Web site: Oficialmente Paulo Da Silva se retira del fútbol; su nueva faceta a partir de ahora . Paulo Da Silva has officially retired; his new role from now on . ElFutbolero.com.py . 4 December 2023 . 7 August 2024 . 17 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717111349/https://www.elfutbolero.com.py/selecciondeparaguay/Oficialmente-Paulo-Da-Silva-se-retira-del-futbol-su-nueva-faceta-a-partir-de-ahora-20231203-0016.html . live . es-py .
  27. Web site: Paulo Da Silva y la despedida en el club de origen . Paulo Da Silva's farewell to his first club . ABC.com.py . . 11 March 2024 . 7 August 2024 . 24 April 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240424043635/https://www.abc.com.py/deportes/futbol/2024/03/11/paulo-da-silva-y-la-despedida-en-el-club-de-origen/ . live . es-py .
  28. Web site: Paulo Da Silva Retires at 44 . FootBoom1.com . 21 October 2024 . 24 October 2024 . 24 October 2024 . https://archive.today/20241024185745/https://www.footboom1.com/en/news/football/1966191-paulo-da-silva-retires-at-44 . live . en .
  29. Web site: ¡Adiós, leyenda! Paulo Da Silva se despidió del fútbol tras 29 años de carrera . Goodbye, legend! Paulo da Silva retired from playing after 29 years of career . Versus.com.py . 20 October 2024 . 24 October 2024 . 24 October 2024 . https://archive.today/20241024185909/https://www.versus.com.py/versus/2024/10/20/cerro-porteno-visita-a-sol-de-america-buscando-recortar-aun-mas-distancia/ . live . es-py .
  30. Web site: Paulo Da Silva, leyenda del Toluca se retira tras 29 años de trayectoria . Paulo Da Silva, the Toluca legend retires after 29 years of playing career . elUniversal.com.mx . 21 October 2024 . 24 October 2024 . 24 October 2024 . https://archive.today/20241024190043/https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/deportes/paulo-da-silva-leyenda-del-toluca-se-retira-tras-29-anos-de-trayectoria/ . live . es-mx .
  31. Web site: Uruguay v Paraguay, 25 January 2000. 7 May 2021. 11v11.com. 10 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510142439/https://www.11v11.com/matches/uruguay-v-paraguay-25-january-2000-268137/. live.
  32. Web site: Diario HOY | Paulo da Silva ahora es ciudadano mexicano. 18 December 2015. 28 December 2021. 28 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228030507/https://www.hoy.com.py/deportes/paulo-da-silva-ahora-es-ciudadano-mexicano. live.
  33. Web site: Archived copy . 22 January 2024 . 8 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208132824/https://fifpro.org/en/who-we-are/fifpro-members/mexican-union-amfpro-five-years-of-success-and-a-collective-agreement-in-its-sights . live .
  34. Web site: Paulo da Silva (Player) – National Football Teams . national-football-teams.com . en . 8 August 2024 . 7 August 2024 . https://wayback-api.archive.org/web/20240807171609/https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/5149/Paulo_Da_Silva.html . live .

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