Paulo Otacílio de Souza (22 June 1936 – 21 August 2010), better known as Paulo Lumumba, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a striker.

Career

A center forward with great defining quality, he made history at Grêmio FBPA, participating in most of the club's achievements in the 1960s. After retiring, he became an employee of the club.

Paulo Lumumba

Nickname

The origin of the nickname is due to the similarity between the player and Patrice Lumumba.

Paulo Lumumba

Honours

Grêmio

Campeonato Sul-Brasileiro: 1962

Campeonato Gaúcho: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967

Campeonato Citadino de Porto Alegre: 1964, 1965

Death

Passed away in the city of Porto Alegre at the age of 74.

Paulo Lumumba

References

External links

Paulo Lumumba at ogol.com.br

1936 births

2010 deaths

Men's association football forwards

Brazilian men's footballers

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players

Associação Desportiva Confiança players

São Paulo FC players

Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense players

Clube Esportivo Aimoré players

Footballers from Sergipe

People from Aracaju