Paulo César Rocha Rosa

Paulo César was born in São Luís, Maranhão. He started out at Vila Nova Futebol Clube, then moved to Portugal still a youngster to go on to represent Gil Vicente FC, Vitória de Guimarães, Rio Ave F.C. and U.D. Leiria, making his Primeira Liga debut on 20 August 2000 against S.C. Campomaiorense as a member of Gil; in 2003, he had a short return stint in Brazil with Grêmio Esportivo Inhumense. On 9 March 2008, Paulo César scored once for Leiria (eventually relegated) against S.L. Benfica at the Estádio da Luz, and the 2–2 final score meant the opposition coach José Antonio Camacho's dismissal. In July, after netting five goals in 29 games in his last season, he signed for S.C. Braga. In his second campaign with the Minho club, Paulo César contributed prominently as it achieved a best-ever runner-up league position. He notably scored in home wins against Benfica (2–0) and Sporting CP (1–0), two of his five during the season. Paulo César appeared in 40 official matches in 2010–11, including six in Braga's runner-up run in the UEFA Europa League. On 14 April 2011, he was sent off in the 30th minute of the quarter-finals second leg against FC Dynamo Kyiv for a dangerous challenge, but his team managed to progress to the next stage after securing a 0–0 home draw (1–1 on aggregate). In January 2013, the 33-year-old Paulo César left Braga and returned to his homeland, joining lowly Santa Cruz Futebol Clube.

Braga

Taça da Liga: 2012–13 UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2008 UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2010–11 Santa Cruz

Campeonato Pernambucano: 2013