Marcos Paulo Alves da Costa (born 11 May 1977), known as Marcos Paulo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. At international level, he played for the Brazil national football team.
Career Although he had shown great potential as a youngster, after spells with several European clubs, such as Udinese, Sporting CP, and Maccabi Haifa, he found himself back in Brazil playing in the second division. At the international level, he played 18 times for the Brazil national team and scored two goals (this figure includes under-23 games such as the Olympics). On 27 July 2007, he joined J1 League side Yokohama FC on loan, and following Yokohama's relegation from the J1 League, on 28 December of the same year, he moved to Shimizu S-Pulse.
Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsYokohama FC2007J1 League1100000110Shimizu S-Pulse2008J1 League201105026120091702140231Total4813190602Career total4813190602
International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBrazil199921200010Total31
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