Paulo da Silva

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Paulo da Silva, the Paraguay defender, made 21 appearances for Sunderland. His value came outside the scoresheet, with 21 recorded appearances. In our match data he features from 2010 to 2011. More of his recorded appearances came under Steve Bruce than any other manager — 21 in all. Among the bigger results he featured in was a 3-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at home in 2011.

Figures are from our match-by-match data, densest from 2010 onward.

Paulo César da Silva Barrios (born 1 February 1980) is a Paraguayan former professional international footballer who played as a centre-back . He is one of the players in football with most official appearances ever with over 1,039 official appearances. He played top-flight football in Mexico, Paraguay, Spain, England, Italy and Argentina, mostly in Mexico, where in 2015 became a naturalized Mexican citizen. [ 50 ] 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, [ 51 ] but FIFA 148. [ 52 ] He played at two World Cups and four Copa América tournaments, helping his country finish as runners-up in the 2011 Copa América . [ 53 ] A player highly regarded, in December 2023, featured in a legends match organized by CONMEBOL . [ 54 ] — Wikipedia

Position: DF
Nationality: Paraguay
Birthplace: Asunción
Born: 1 Feb 1980
Height: 184 cm
Weight: 76 kg

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At 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." [ 58 ] 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. [ 59 ] 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 . [ 60 ] 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. [ 61 ] His last appearance for Sunderland came in their home defeat to Notts County in the FA Cup on 8 January 2011. — Wikipedia

Career

Paraguay national under-17 football team (1994–94)→Atlántida Sport Club (1995–95)→Club Presidente Hayes (1996–96)→Atlántida Sport Club (1996–97)→Club Sport Colombia (1997–97)→Cerro Porteño (1997–98)→Cerro Porteño (1998–98)→A.C. Perugia Calcio (1998–99)→Club Atlético Lanús (1999–00)→Paraguay national under-20 football team (1999–99)→Paraguay men's national football team (2000)→Paraguay Olympic football team (2000–00)→Venezia F.C. (2000–01)→Cosenza Calcio (2001–02)→Cosenza Calcio 1914 (2001–01)→Venezia F.C. (2001–01)→Club Libertad (2002–03)→Deportivo Toluca F.C. (2003–09)→Sunderland A.F.C. (2009–11)→Real Zaragoza (2011–12)→CF Pachuca (2012–13)→Deportivo Toluca F.C. (2013–15)→Deportivo Toluca F.C. (2015)

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