Biography
Who is Paulo Roberto Falcão?
Football career at Internacional and Roma
Paulo Roberto Falcão began his professional path at Internacional from 1972 to 1980. During this period, he secured three Brazilian National Championships in 1975, 1976, and 1979. He also reached the 1980 Copa Libertadores final with the club.
In 1980, he moved to the Italian club AS Roma for a fee of £650,000. He became a prominent figure in Serie A, earning the nickname the eighth King of Rome from supporters. He helped the team win the Coppa Italia and secured a league title during the 1982–83 season.
National team and international success
Representing the Brazil men's national football team, Paulo earned 34 caps between 1976 and 1986. He scored six goals during his international career. One well-known achievement was helping the squad reach third place in the 1979 Copa América.
He was a central figure in the 1982 FIFA World Cup held in Spain. Playing alongside teammates like Zico and Socrates, he scored goals against both Scotland and New Zealand. He was awarded the Silver Ball as the second best player of that tournament.
Managerial and coaching roles
After his playing days, he transitioned into football management. He served as the manager for the Brazil national team from 1990 to 1991, leading them to a second place finish in the 1991 Copa América. He later coached clubs including América, Internacional, and the Japan national team.
His coaching career continued with stints at Bahia in 2012 and Sport in 2015. He returned to manage Internacional in 2016. Later, he took on a role as a sporting coordinator for Santos until August 2023.
Personal life and family
Paulo Roberto Falcão was born in Abelardo Luz, Brazil. He is married to Cristina Ranzolin. The couple has one child named Antônia Ranzolin Falcão.
Standing at 183 cm, he was known for his technical ability on the pitch. His professional career spanned several decades and multiple countries, including Brazil, Italy, and Japan.
Birthday and age
Paulo Roberto Falcão was born on October 16, 1953, which makes Paulo 73 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Paulo shares the date with 17 other famous people.
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