Pedro Paulo (footballer, born 1945)

Pedro Paulo Teles Marcelino (15 August 1945 – 14 February 2008), better known as Pedro Paulo, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as right back.

Club career

Pedro Paulo began his career at Sport Pedro Leopoldo. At 17, he joined Cruzeiro in 1963, becoming part of the professional team in 1965. In total, he made 405 appearances for the team, winning numerous titles. He also played for Náutico, Athletico Paranaense, and Paysandu, and managed Sete de Setembro.

Pedro Paulo was inducted into the Cruzeiro EC Hall of Fame in 2012.

International career

Pedro Paulo played a single match for Brazil national team, against Argentina, on 11 August 1968.

Honours

Cruzeiro Campeonato Mineiro: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1974 Taça Brasil: 1966 Taça Minas Gerais: 1973

Death

Pedro Paulo died in Belo Horizonte on 14 February 2008, at age of 62, victim of a stroke.

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