Personal information | |||
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Full name | Paulo Afonso da Rocha Junior | ||
Date of birth | 5 November 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Chungnam Asan | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017 | Huracán | 24 | (3) |
2018 | Montevideo Wanderers | 7 | (0) |
2018–2019 | Cafetaleros de Tapachula | 13 | (1) |
2020 | Brasil de Pelotas | 4 | (0) |
2020 | Central Español | 19 | (7) |
2021–2022 | Rentistas | 28 | (3) |
2023 | Gimpo FC | 30 | (3) |
2024– | Chungnam Asan | 12 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 April 2024 |
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