Pingo (footballer, born 1960) explained

Pingo
Fullname:Paulo Rogério da Silva
Birth Date:8 February 1960
Birth Place:Brazil
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1980–1984
Clubs1:Campo Grande
Years2:1985
Clubs2:Bangu
Caps2:29
Goals2:8
Years3:1986
Clubs3:Campo Grande
Years4:1986–1989
Clubs4:Espinho
Caps4:71
Goals4:20
Years5:1989–1990
Clubs5:Porto
Caps5:5
Goals5:0
Years6:1990–1991
Clubs6:Braga
Caps6:31
Goals6:7
Years7:1991–1992
Clubs7:Aves
Caps7:33
Goals7:4
Years8:1992–1993
Clubs8:Espinho
Caps8:15
Goals8:1
Years9:1994
Clubs9:Paysandu
Caps9:1
Goals9:0
Years10:1995
Clubs10:São Mateus

Paulo Rogério da Silva (born 8 February 1960) is a Brazilian former footballer.

Career

Pingo started his career with Portuguese side Campo Grande. In 1985, he signed for Brazilian side Bangu. He helped the club achieve second place in the league.[1] In 1986, he returned to Brazilian side Campo Grande. After that, he signed for Brazilian side Espinho. In 1989, he signed for Portuguese side Porto. In 1990, he signed for Portuguese side Braga. In 1991, he signed for Portuguese side Aves. In 1992, he returned to Portuguese side Espinho. In 1994, he signed for Brazilian side Paysandu. In 1995, he signed for Brazilian side São Mateus.[2]

Style of play

Pingo mainly operated as a midfielder. He was described as having "incredible skill... an expert in laboratory moves... an unusual intelligence".[3]

Personal life

After retiring from professional football, Pingo worked as a football manager. He is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FUT-HISTÓRIA #8 com PINGO. TV Carioca de Gema.
  2. Web site: Pingo. zerozero.pt.
  3. Web site: Pingo: as saudades de um campeão do FC Porto. iol.pt.