Galo announces the signing of striker Paulinho

Atlético announced this Thursday morning (1) the loan signing of striker Paulinho, who was at Bayer Leverkusen, Germany. Through its social networks, Galo welcomed the newest alvinegro archer. Paulinho even published a video of Ronaldinho Gaúcho wearing Atlético’s shirt in his official counter on Instagram.

🐔🏹 WELCOME, PAULINHO! 🇧🇷

🥇🤝 The striker, Olympic Champion with Brazil in Tokyo 2020, signs with #Rooster, on loan, until 06/30/2023, when his bond with Bayer Leverkusen, from Germany, ends. Learn more: https://t.co/GgzmCIsUGw

🇧🇷 #GoPaulinho pic.twitter.com/P3O6EdKj1Z

— Athletic (@Atletico) December 1, 2022

The new striker of the team that will be led by Eduardo Coudet arrives at Galo on loan until June 30, 2023. Revealed by Vasco, Paulinho has already won the Gold medal for the Brazilian National Team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in addition to passages through the Brazilian national teams under-15, under-17, under-20 and under-23.

Among the achievements of his career, he was the youngest athlete to play professionally for Vasco (16 years, 11 months and 29 days); youngest player to score a goal in the Brazilian Championship (17 years and 9 days); youngest athlete from Vasco to score a goal in Libertadores (17 years, 6 months and 23 days); first player born in the 2000s to score for Libertadores; and the first player born in the 2000s to score for the Brazilian Championship.

Athlete’s Form

Full name: Paulo Henrique Sampaio Filho
Nickname: Paulinho
Position: striker
Date of birth: July 15, 2000 (22 years old)
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro

Career
2017/2018: Vasco
2019/2022: Bayer Leverkusen (ALE)
2023: Athletic

Titles
2015: Guanabara Under-17 Cup
2015: Sudamericana Sub-15 (Brazilian National Team)
2016: BRICS Under-17
2017: U-17 South American Championship (Brazilian National Team)
2017: Guanabara Under-20 Cup:
2017: Under-20 Rio Cup
2017: Under-20 Carioca Championship
2019: Toulon International Tournament (Brazilian Team)
2020: Olympic Champion – Tokyo (Brazilian Team)

Artillery
2016: Montaigu Tournament (France) (4 goals)