| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rui Paulo Silva Júnior | ||
| Date of birth | June 26, 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Miconge, Cabinda, Angola | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1996 | GDR Fontainhas Cascais | ||
| 1996–1997 | S.C. Praiense | ||
| 1997–1998 | Atlético Clube de Portugal | ||
| 1998–1998 | Clube Operário Desportivo | ||
| 1999–2002 | GD Estoril-Praia | ||
| 2002–2005 | F.C. Alverca | ||
| 2005–2007 | Atlético Clube de Portugal | ||
| 2007–2008 | Doxa Katokopias | ||
| 2008–2010 | AEL FC | ||
| 2010–2011 | Olympiakos Nicosia | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Rui Paulo Silva Júnior is a retired footballer last playing for Cyprus first division club Olympiakos Nicosia, at left-back or left wing-back position. A fast player with accurate crosses and good stamina.
He now is Director of football at AEL Limassol with Pambos Christodoulou as manager where they are trying to strengthen AEL with players from Portugal and its former colonies.
At AEL Limassol he was considered one of the most consistent players and missed only 2 matches in 2 seasons.
He played in Doxa Katokopia in the season 2007/2008, helping it remain in the first division.
Scouting career
He is currently the head of scouting at Omonia Nicosia.
External links
- Profile at zerozero.pt
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