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About Juninho Paulista
Hailing from Brazil, Osvaldo Giroldo Júnior (his legal name) is a retired professional footballer. He was an attacking midfielder. He started his career as a youth player playing for FC Curvados e Orgulhoso and later, Esporte Clube DER.
Career
In 1990, he began his senior career and the first club he signed for was Ituano FC. Three years later, he joined São Paulo FC. After spending two successful years with the team, he was signed by Middlesbrough F.C in the Premier League for a transfer fee of £4.75 million. Other clubs he has played for include Atlético Madrid, Celtic and Sydney FC.
On the international stage, Paulista made his national debut for Brazil in 1995. He competed for his country at the 1996 Olympic tournament and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. At the end of his career, he made 402 appearances for club and country and netted 78 goals.
Family
His parents are called Lúcia Triviato Giroldo and Oswaldo. He married Juliana Giroldo. He has three children whose names are Bruna Giroldo, Beatriz Giroldo and Lucas Giroldo.
Awards
At São Paulo, he won the Copa Libertadores, the Supercopa Libertadores, the Intercontinental Cup and Recopa Sudamericana in 1993. The following year, he won the latter trophy as well as the Copa CONMEBOL.
At Vasco da Gama, Paulista won the Série A and the Copa Mercosur in 2000. Again, he won the Football League Cup in 2004 with Middlesbrough. He also won the 2007 Campeonato Carioca with Flamengo. On the national stage, he won the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Brazil.
Individually, Paulista has also received a few accolades such as the Premier League Player of the Month of March 1997, two-times South American Team of the Year (2000 and 2001) and the Bola de Prata (2000 and 2005).
Trivia
Paulista played alongside world-class players including Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Dida, Roberto Carlos, and Bebeto. He stands at about 1.68 m tall.
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F.A.Q. about Juninho Paulista
When is his birthday?
Juninho Paulista's birthday is on February 22, 1973.
In how many days is his birthday?
Juninho's birthday is in 303 days
How old is he?
He is 51 years old.
Where is Juninho from?
He was born in São Paulo, Brazil.