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Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha

b. 1973

Portuguese footballer

Association football player Association football coach
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About Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha

Born 1973. Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha is a Portuguese association football player and association football coach.

Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha (born 7 February 1973), known as Paiva, is a Portuguese former professional football defensive midfielder and manager.

Club career Born in Funchal, Madeira, Paiva came through the ranks of his hometown team C.S. Marítimo. He totalled 337 Primeira Liga games and six goals for them, S.C. Farense, Vitória de Guimarães and C.D. Santa Clara.

In the Segunda Liga, Paiva added 72 appearances and one goal in service of F.C. Famalicão, Santa Clara and F.C. Maia.

International career Paiva earned one senior cap for Portugal on 19 August 1998, in a 2–1 friendly win over Mozambique at the Estádio de São Miguel in the Azores. He came on as a substitute for double goalscorer Rui Costa with five minutes of the 2–1 win remaining.

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Important facts

Born
7 February 1973, Funchal
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player, association football coach
Nationality
Portugal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha?

Portuguese footballer

When was Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha born?

Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha was born on 7 February 1973 in Funchal.

What is Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha's occupation?

Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha?

Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marco Paulo Paiva Rocha

· Wikidata: Q10505031

· DBpedia: Marco Paiva

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