Alberto Antônio de Paula

Alberto Antônio de Paula (born 31 May 1987), or simply Beto, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Club career Beto was chosen the best young player of the year by the Paulista Soccer Association in 2005.

On 17 December 2009, he transferred to Nanchang Bayi. Beto made his China Super League debut on 27 March 2010, in a 0–2 away loss to Beijing Guoan. He scored his goal for Nanchang on his fourth appearance, in a 3–2 home win over Hangzhou Greentown on 17 April.

On 23 March 2011, Beto signed a three-month contract with China League One club Shenzhen Phoenix. He made only 7 appearances for Shenzhen and scored a goal on 4 May in a FA Cup match which Shenzhen beat Shenyang Dongjin 3–0 at home. He left the club after his contract was expired in June 2011.

In 2012, Beto joined Brazilian outfit Penapolense.

On 4 January 2017, Beto signed for Lebanese Premier League club Ansar; he scored one goal, against Nejmeh in the Beirut derby, in seven games.

In 2018 he signed for Deportivo Municipal. He is known as "Betinho" or "Beto" to fans.

International career Beto has been capped at Under-18 and Under-20 level for Brazil.

Honours

Wisła Kraków Ekstraklasa: 2008–09

International Copa Sendai: 2005

Individual Best young player of the year by A.P.F.: 2005

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