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Paulinho Santos is an association football player, born on November 21, 1970 in Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal. As of 2026, Paulinho Santos is 55 years old. The listed height is 170 cm.
My Take
Paulinho Santos earns my deep respect simply for what loyalty looks like done right. Eleven years at Porto, more than 300 official appearances, and 19 major trophies make him a living piece of the club's history rather than a footnote. As a defensive midfielder versatile enough to fill multiple roles, he was clearly the kind of dependable figure managers trust completely. What delights me most is learning he returned as Porto B's assistant coach, passing on what he absorbed over a lifetime. A one-club devotion that flows into mentorship is the most moving kind of football story, and his is a fine one.
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- Name (English)
- Paulinho Santos
- Name (Japanese)
- パウリーニョ・サントス
- Reading
- ぱうりーにょ・さんとす
- Born
- November 21, 1970 (age 55)
- Origin
- Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paulinho Santos born?
Born November 21, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Paulinho Santos from?
Paulinho Santos is from Vila do Conde, Porto, Portugal.
What does Paulinho Santos do?
Paulinho Santos works as association football player.
How tall is Paulinho Santos?
Paulinho Santos is 170 cm.
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