Career
He also holds Italian passport through Venetian descent. Paulinho started his career at Esporte Clube Juventude. He was signed by Livorno on loan in January 2005.
He made his Serie A debut on 17 April 2005 against Fiorentina.
In 2007-2008 season he left for Serie B side Grosseto and in 2009-2010 season left for Sorrento. His loan was extended in July 2010.
Paulinho was capped for the Brazilian under-20 team at the 2005 South American Youth Championship. He played 4 games and scored once.