Ary Paghetti (4 August 1947 – 29 January 2026) was a Brazilian footballer who played as a attacking midfielder.
Career Paghetti began his career at Portuguesa, before joining Rio Branco de Andradas and later Atlético Goianiense in the late 1960s. In 1973, he signed for Goiás after being recommended to the club by manager Paulo Gonçalves, and later scored 36 goals for the club between 1973 and 1976. On 6 February 1974, he famously scored a hat-trick for the club in a 4–4 draw against Santos at the Pacaembu Stadium. In 1975, he played for Goiás in the inaugural match at the Estádio Serra Dourada. He later played for Anapolina in 1978.
Following his retirement from football, Paghetti became a businessman in Goiás.
Death Paghetti died at his home on 29 January 2026, at the age of 78, following a heart attack. On 4 August 2026, roughly six months after his death, his former club Goiás posted a message on social media wishing him a happy birthday, despite his death earlier in the year.
Honours Atlético Goianiense Campeonato Goiano: 1970 : 1971
Goias Copa Leonino Caiado: 1973, 1974, 1975 Campeonato Goiano: 1975, 1976
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