Paulo Ferreira

Who is this?

Paulo Renato Rebocho Ferreira (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpawlu fɨˈʁɐjɾɐ]; born 18 January 1979) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a full-back. After starting out at Estoril, he went on to spend the vast majority of his 16-year career with Porto and Chelsea, signing with the latter in 2004 for €20 million. He won several major titles with both clubs, including two Primeira Liga titles, three Premier League trophies and the 2004 and 2012 editions of the Champions League. Ferreira earned 62 caps for the Portugal national team between 2002 and 2010, playing at two European Championships and two World Cups and finishing as runner-up at Euro 2004.

Career

1. 1979
   Born
2. 1997
   Joined G.D. Estoril Praia
3. 2000
   Joined Vitória F.C.
4. 2000
   Joined Portugal national under-21 football team
5. 2002
   Joined FC Porto
6. 2002
   Joined Portugal men's national football team
7. 2004
   Joined Chelsea F.C.
8. Won Officer of the Order of Prince Henry

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Cascais
• •Citizenship: Portugal
• •Known as: association football player, association football coach
• •Sport: association football