Paulinho (footballer, born 1966)


Paulo José Ramos Mendes, known as Paulinho is a Portuguese football manager and a former player of Angolan descent. He is currently an assistant coach with Beijing Renhe.
He played 12 seasons and 296 games in the Primeira Liga for Estrela da Amadora, Salgueiros, Estoril, Nacional and Benfica.

Club career

He made his Primeira Liga debut for S.L. Benfica on 26 August 1989 in a game against Vitória de Guimarães. He also played one game for Benfica in the 1989–90 European Cup against Derry City.

International

He played his only game for the Portugal national football team on 12 February 1992 in a friendly game against Netherlands.