Giuliano de Paula

Giuliano

Giuliano with Corinthians in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Giuliano Victor de Paula [1]
Date of birth	(1990-05-31) 31 May 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth	Curitiba, Brazil
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	Athletico Paranaense
Number	8
Youth career
1999–2006	Paraná
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2007–2008	Paraná	61	(8)
2009–2010	Internacional	79	(15)
2011–2014	Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk	87	(16)
2014–2016	Grêmio	90	(19)
2016–2017	Zenit Saint Petersburg	30	(8)
2017–2018	Fenerbahçe	31	(15)
2018–2020	Al-Nassr	58	(19)
2020–2021	İstanbul Başakşehir	23	(2)
2021–2023	Corinthians	110	(7)
2024	Santos	36	(12)
2025–	Athletico Paranaense	0	(0)
International career‡
2007	Brazil U17	5	(0)
2009	Brazil U20	14	(3)
2010–2017	Brazil	14	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:07, 18 November 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 November 2017

Giuliano Victor de Paula (born 31 May 1990), simply known as Giuliano, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Athletico Paranaense.

Club career

Paraná

Born in Curitiba, Paraná, Giuliano began his career with the youth sides of Paraná Clube at the age of eight. ^[2] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 13 February 2007, and made his first team debut at the age of 17 on 12 April, coming on as a second-half substitute for Joelson in a 3–1 Campeonato Paranaense home loss to Coritiba, ^[3] as his club was already qualified to the semifinals.

Giuliano made his Série A debut on 9 September 2007, replacing Everton late into a 1–0 home win over Corinthians. ^[4] He scored his first professional goal on 10 November, netting his team's second in a 3–2 loss to Botafogo, ^[5] and appeared in a further nine league matches during the season as his side suffered relegation.

Giuliano became a regular starter of Paraná during the 2008 season, and was elected the breakthrough player of the year's Série B. ^[6]

Internacional

On 22 December 2008, Giuliano signed a five-year contract with Internacional, ^[7] for a rumoured fee of R$ 2.5 million. ^[8] He made his debut for the club on 15 February 2009, replacing Andrezinho in a 5–1 Campeonato Gaúcho home routing of Caxias. ^[9]

Initially a backup option, Giuliano scored his first goal for the Colorado on 7 March 2009, netting his team's third in a 4–0 home routing of Veranópolis. ^[10] Mainly a backup option, he became a regular starter in July, helping in the club's run which led them to the second position.

Giuliano scored six goals in Inter's 2010 Copa Libertadores winning campaign, including two goals in both legs of the finals against Guadalajara; he was also named the best player of the tournament in November. ^[11]

Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk

On 20 January 2011, Inter officially announced the transfer of Giuliano to Ukrainian side FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk, for a rumoured fee of € 10 million. ^[12] Paraná Clube later submitted a claim to FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber for overdue solidarity contribution of €275,000 and upheld by the arbitration. ^[13]

Registered officially on 2 March 2011, Giuliano made his debut abroad four days later, starting in a 2–2 Ukrainian Premier League home draw against Tavriya Simferopol. He scored his first goal on 6 August, netting the opener in a 1–1 draw at Chornomorets Odesa.

After nearly moving to Grêmio in January 2012, ^[14] Giuliano had his best inputs with Dnipro during the 2012–13 season, scoring 11 goals in 41 appearances overall.

Grêmio

On 15 June 2014, Giuliano was transferred to Grêmio for a rumoured fee of around €8 million, signing a contract until July 2018. ^{[15] [16]} Presented four days later, ^[17] he made his debut for the club on 16 July, starting in a 0–0 home draw against Goiás. ^[18]

Giuliano scored his first goal for the Tricolor on 19 July 2014, netting the winner in a 1–0 away success over Figueirense. ^[19] Despite scoring only once in his first year, he became an undisputed starter during the 2015 season, netting 11 times.

Zenit Saint Petersburg

Giuliano with Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2017

On 21 July 2016, Giuliano was sold to the Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg for €7 million. ^[20] He was officially announced by his new club five days later, signing a four-year contract. ^[21]

Giuliano made his debut for the club on 12 August 2016; after replacing Domenico Criscito at half-time, he scored his side's first through a penalty kick in a 3–2 home win over FC Rostov. ^[22] He soon became a key unit at the Russian club, ^[23] netting 17 goals across all competitions during the season, which included eight goals in just eight matches during the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League, where he finished as top scorer. ^[24]

Fenerbahçe

On 12 August 2017, Turkish club Fenerbahçe announced Giuliano on a four-year contract. ^[25] He scored a career-best 14 league goals with the club during his first season, with his side finishing second.

Al Nassr

On 20 August 2018, Fenerbahçe announced the transfer of Giuliano to Saudi club Al Nassr for €10.5 million. ^[26] He was an undisputed starter during his two-year spell in Saudi Arabia, netting eight goals in the 2019 AFC Champions League.

Giuliano left Al Nassr on 29 September 2020, after having unpaid wages. ^[27]

İstanbul Başakşehir

On 5 October 2020, Giuliano returned to the Turkish Süper Lig, joining İstanbul Başakşehir. ^[28] Mainly a backup option under manager Okan Buruk, he only began to start in more matches under Aykut Kocaman.

On 2 July 2021, Giuliano terminated his contract with the club. ^[29]

Corinthians

Giuliano with Corinthians in 2022

Giuliano returned to Brazil on 16 July 2021, signing a contract with Corinthians until the end of the 2023 season. ^[30] He made his debut for the club on 8 August, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Santos, ^[31] and scored his first goal on 19 September, netting the equalizer in a 1–1 home draw against América Mineiro. ^[32]

Giuliano was also the top scorer of the 2022 Copa do Brasil while playing for the club, netting five goals. ^[33] On 14 December 2023, Corinthians confirmed his departure from the club. ^[34]

Santos

On 26 December 2023, Santos announced the signing of Giuliano on a one-year deal with an option for a further season. ^[35] He made his debut for the club the following 20 January, starting in a 1–0 away win over Botafogo-SP. ^[36]

Giuliano scored his first goals for the club on 25 January 2024, netting a brace in a 3–1 home win over Ponte Preta. ^[37] Despite having an automatic one-year extension triggered at the end of the season, he rescinded his contract with the club on 15 January 2025. ^[38]

Athletico Paranaense

On 31 January 2025, Giuliano signed a one-year deal with Athletico Paranaense also in the second division. ^[39]

International career

Giuliano with the Brazil national team in 2016

Giuliano featured with the Brazil under-17 team in the 2007 South American U-17 Championship, featuring in five matches during the competition. ^[40] On 25 November 2008, he was called up to the under-20 team for the 2009 South American U-20 Championship, ^[41] scoring twice during the tournament as Brazil lifted the trophy for the tenth time.

Giuliano also featured with the under-20 side in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, being team captain and winning the Bronze Ball as Brazil lost the final to Ghana on penalties. ^[42] On 23 September 2010, he received his first call up to the full side by coach Mano Menezes, for two friendlies in October. ^[43]

Giuliano made his full international debut on 7 October 2010, coming on as a second-half substitute for Carlos Eduardo in a 3–0 win against Iran at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. ^[44] He was placed on the preliminary squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics, ^[45] but was cut from the final squad.

In May 2018, after featuring regularly in the call-ups during the qualifying stages, Giuliano was included in Tite's 35-man list for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. ^[46] He did not get a place in the 23-man final list, however. ^[47]

Career statistics

Club

As of 18 November 2024 ^[48]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State league [a]		National cup [b]		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Paraná	2007 [40]	Série A	10	1	1	0	0	0	—		—		11	1
	2008 [40]	Série B	30	5	20	2	6	1	—		—		56	8
	Total		40	6	21	1	6	1	—		—		67	8
Internacional	2009	Série A	27	5	10	1	2	0	—		2 [c]	0	41	6
	2010		29	6	13	3	0	0	13 [d]	6	2 [e]	0	55	15
	Total		56	11	23	4	2	0	13	6	4	0	98	21
Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk	2010–11	Ukrainian Premier League	11	0	—		0	0	—		—		11	0
	2011–12		24	1	—		1	0	2 [f]	0	—		27	1
	2012–13		28	9	—		3	1	10 [f]	1	—		41	11
	2013–14		24	6	—		0	0	5 [f]	1	—		29	7
	Total		87	16	—		4	1	17	2	—		108	19
Grêmio	2014	Série A	17	1	—		1	0	—		—		18	1
	2015		35	6	14	5	9	0	0	0	—		58	11
	2016		15	4	9	3	0	0	8 [d]	0	—		32	7
	Total		67	11	23	8	10	0	8	0	—		108	19
Zenit Saint Petersburg	2016–17	Russian Premier League	28	8	—		2	1	8 [f]	8	—		38	17
	2017–18		2	0	—		0	0	2 [f]	0	—		4	0
	Total		30	8	—		2	1	10	8	—		42	17
Fenerbahçe	2017–18	Süper Lig	30	14	—		4	1	0	0	—		34	15
	2018–19		1	1	—		0	0	2 [g]	0	—		3	1
	Total		31	15	—		4	1	2	0	—		37	16
Al-Nassr	2018–19	Saudi Pro League	30	8	—		5	3	9 [h]	8	0	0	44	19
	2019–20		28	11	—		4	2	2 [h]	0	1 [i]	0	35	13
	Total		58	19	—		9	5	11	8	1	0	79	32
İstanbul Başakşehir	2020–21	Süper Lig	23	2	—		4	1	5 [g]	0	0	0	32	3
Corinthians	2021	Série A	21	3	—		—		—		—		21	3
	2022		32	1	14	1	9	5	8 [d]	0	—		63	7
	2023		30	2	13	0	5	0	11 [d]	0	—		59	2
	Total		83	6	27	1	14	5	19	0	—		143	12
Santos	2024	Série B	29	9	7	3	—		—		—		36	12
Career total			488	97	101	18	54	15	83	24	5	0	731	154

1. Includes Campeonato Paranaense, Campeonato Gaúcho, Campeonato Paulista
2. Includes Copa do Brasil, Ukrainian Cup, Russian Cup, Turkish Cup, King's Cup
3. One appearance in Recopa Sudamericana, one appearance in Suruga Bank Championship
4. Appearances in Copa Libertadores
5. Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
6. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
7. Appearances in UEFA Champions League
8. Appearances in AFC Champions League
9. Appearance in Saudi Super Cup

International

As of 10 November 2017 ^[49]

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Brazil	2010	2	0
	2012	6	0
	2016	3	0
	2017	3	0
Total		14	0

Honours

Internacional

• Copa Libertadores: 2010
• Suruga Bank Championship: 2009
• Campeonato Gaúcho: 2009

Al-Nassr

• Saudi Pro League: 2018–19
• Saudi Super Cup: 2019

Brazil U20

• South American Youth Championship: 2009

Santos

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2024

Individual

• Campeonato Brasileiro Série B Breakthrough Player: 2008 ^[6]
• FIFA U-20 World Cup Bronze Ball: 2009 ^[50]
• Copa Libertadores MVP: 2010 ^[11]
• Europa League Team of the Group Stage: 2016–17 ^[51]
• UEFA Europa League Top Scorer: 2016–17 ^[52]

References

1. "FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009™: List of Players: Brazil" (PDF). FIFA. 6 October 2009. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2009.
2. ""Tudo o que sei, devo ao Paraná": Giuliano lembra queda, torce por acesso e mira Copa" ["All that I know, I owe to Paraná": Giuliano remembers relegation, hopes for promotion and aims the World Cup] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 9 November 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
3. "Ficha técnica" [Match report] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Coritiba FBC. 12 April 2007. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
4. "Paraná vence, evita série inédita do Corinthians e deixa degola" [Paraná win, stop Corinthians' unprecedented run and leave the relegation zone] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 9 September 2007. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
5. "Ficha Técnica: Botafogo 3 x 2 Paraná" [Match report: Botafogo 3–2 Paraná] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Globo. 10 November 2007. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
6. "Giuliano, do Paraná Clube, é eleito como a revelação da Série B 2008" [Giuliano, from Paraná Clube, is chosen as the breakthrough player of the 2008 Série B] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta do Povo. 28 November 2008. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
7. "Giuliano se apresenta ao Inter e fica impressionado com quadro do Mundial" [Giuliano presents himself at Inter and gets impressed with the picture of the World Cup] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 22 December 2008. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
8. "Giuliano troca o Paraná Clube pelo Internacional" [Giuliano exchanges Paraná Clube for Internacional] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Tribuna do Paraná. 23 December 2008. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
9. "Inter sai atrás, mas vira o jogo e massacra o Caxias: 5 a 1" [Inter come from behind, but come back and thrash Caxias: 5–1] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 15 February 2009. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
10. "Inter, com time "B", larga com goleada no returno do Gaúcho" [Inter, with a "B-team", start with a routing in the second turn of the Gaúcho] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 7 March 2009. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
11. "Giuliano é eleito o melhor jogador da Libertadores 2010" [Giuliano is chosen the best player of the 2010 Libertadores] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Correio do Povo. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
12. "Inter oficializa venda de Giuliano para futebol europeu" [Inter turn official transfer of Giuliano to European football] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
13. "Dispute Resolution Chamber decisions 6121397 (Solidarity Contribution)" (PDF). FIFA. 13 September 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2012.
14. "Dnipro não aceita proposta e Grêmio desiste de Giuliano" [Dnipro do not accept offer and Grêmio give up on Giuliano] (in Brazilian Portuguese). O Nacional. 23 January 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
15. "Grêmio oficializa a contratação de Giuliano" [Grêmio turn official the signing of Giuliano]. Portal Oficial do Grêmio. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
16. "Dnipro aceita oferta, e Grêmio deve anunciar Giuliano na 6ª" [Dnipro accept offer, and Grêmio may announce Giuliano on Friday] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
17. "Giuliano se apresenta no Grêmio e não teme ofensas de colorados" [Giuliano is presented at Grêmio and does not fear insults from colorados] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
18. "Na estreia de Giuliano, Grêmio empata em 0 a 0 com o Goiás na Arena" [On Giuliano's debut, Grêmio draw 0–0 with Goiás at the Arena] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
19. "Grêmio vence o Figueirense com gol de Giuliano" [Grêmio defeat Figueirense with a goal from Giuliano] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gaúcha ZH. 19 July 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
20. "Grêmio aceita a proposta do Zenit e vende Giuliano" [Grêmio accept Zenit's offer and sell Giuliano]. Gaúcha ZH. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
21. "Жулиано присоединился к "Зениту"" [Giuliano joined Zenit] (in Russian). FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. 26 July 2016. Archived from the original on 29 July 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
22. "Giuliano marca na estreia e ajuda o Zenit a vencer a primeira na Rússia" [Giuliano scores on debut and helps Zenit to win the first one in Russia] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
23. "Novamente convocado, Giuliano é artilheiro, 'garçom' e participa de 45% dos gols do Zenit" [Again called up, Giuliano is top scorer, assist leader and participates of 45% of Zenit's goals] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
24. "Ao lado de atacante da Roma, Giuliano termina como artilheiro da Europa League" [Along with Roma forward, Giuliano finishes as top scorer of the Europa League] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 24 May 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
25. "Giuliano Victor De Paula Fenerbahçe'de" [Giuliano Victor De Paula joins Fenerbahçe] (in Turkish). Fenerbahçe SK. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
26. "Bi̇lgi̇lendi̇rme" [Note] (in Turkish). Fenerbahçe SK. 20 August 2018.
27. "Giuliano rescinde contrato após Al-Nassr descumprir determinação da Fifa" [Giuliano rescinds contract after Al-Nassr did not obey a FIFA determination] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
28. "Hoş geldi̇n Giuliano De Paula" [Welcome Giuliano De Paula] (in Turkish). İstanbul Başakşehir FK. Archived from the original on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
29. "Ex-Grêmio e Inter, Giuliano rescinde com clube da Turquia e fica livre no mercado" [Formerly of Grêmio and Inter, Giuliano rescinds with Turkish club and is free on the market] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
30. "Corinthians anuncia Giuliano" [Corinthians announce Giuliano]. ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 July 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
31. "Giuliano diz que estreia pelo Corinthians foi a 'realização de um sonho'" [Giuliano says that debut for Corinthians was 'a dream come true'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 8 August 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
32. "Após primeiro gol pelo Corinthians, Giuliano fala sobre o seu posicionamento na equipe" [After first goal for Corinthians, Giuliano speaks about his positioning at the team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
33. "Giuliano encerra Copa do Brasil como artilheiro da competição ao lado de Cano" [Giuliano ends the Copa do Brasil as top scorer of the competition along with Cano] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
34. "Giuliano se despede do Corinthians ao fim de seu contrato" [Giuliano bids farewell to Corinthians at the end of his contract] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Corinthians Paulista. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
35. "Santos FC e Giuliano chegam a acordo para a temporada 2024" [Santos FC and Giuliano reach an agreement for the 2024 season] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Santos FC. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
36. "Estreia de Giuliano pelo Santos agrada Carille: 'Muito inteligente'" [Giuliano's debut for Santos pleases Carille: 'Very intelligent'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
37. "Craque do jogo contra a Ponte Preta, Giuliano acumula bons números em seu início no Santos" [Man of the match against Ponte Preta, Giuliano has good numbers in his start at Santos] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta Esportiva. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
38. "Santos rescinde contrato de Giuliano" [Santos rescind Giuliano's contract] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
39. "Giuliano é o novo reforço para o meio-campo do Athletico Paranaense" [Giuliano is the new addition for the midfield of Athletico Paranaense] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Club Athletico Paranaense. 31 January 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
40. "Giuliano" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Fellegger Und Fellegger. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
41. "Giuliano é convocado para a seleção brasileira sub-20" [Giuliano is called up to the Brazil under-20 national team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Gazeta do Povo. 25 November 2008. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
42. "Giuliano, vice no Mundial sub-20, não quer, no Inter, ficar outra vez no "quase"" [Giuliano, second in the U-20 World Cup, does not want, at Inter, to "fall at the last hurdle"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 25 November 2009. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
43. "Giuliano comemora primeira convocação para seleção brasileira" [Giuliano celebrates first call-up for the Brazil national team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ESPN Brasil. 23 September 2010. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
44. "Em dia de estreias, Seleção Brasileira derrota o Irã com gols de 'veteranos'" [In a day of debuts, Brazil national team defeat Iran with goals from 'veterans'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
45. "Sumido? Em pré-lista para Londres, Giuliano diz: 'Não estou escondido'" [Gone? In a pre-list for London, Giuliano says: 'I am not in hiding'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
46. "Lista de 35 de Tite para a Copa tem três novatos: Dedé, Maicon e Paquetá" [Tite's list of 35 for the World Cup has three newbies: Dedé, Maicon and Paquetá] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
47. "Fora da lista de 23 nomes da Copa, Giuliano participa de goleada do Fener" [Out of the 23-man list of the World Cup, Giuliano takes part of Fener's routing] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
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49. Giuliano de Paula at National-Football-Teams.com
50. "FIFA U20 World Cup Final 2009 – Awards". FIFA.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
51. @WhoScored (9 December 2016). "Europa League Team of the Group Stages" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
52. "Dzeko top Europa League scorer - Football Italia".

External links

• Giuliano at Sambafoot ( archive )