Michael Paulista

Michael da Silva Alves (born 11 May 1994), known as Michael Paulista, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as either an attacking midfielder or a forward for Pouso Alegre.

Career Born in São Paulo, Michael Paulista began his career in the Paraná state, playing for Junior Team, Portuguesa Londrinense and Nacional-PR in his first two senior seasons. He later established himself in the state of Minas Gerais, playing for América de Teófilo Otoni, URT, Patrocinense (two stints), Nacional de Muriaé, , Athletic-MG (two stints); he also had two short spells at Formosa and played in the 2018 Série D for Corumbaense.

On 16 December 2020, after being the top scorer of the Campeonato Mineiro Módulo II with Athletic, Michael Paulista was announced at Atibaia. He moved to Série C side Volta Redonda on loan the following 25 May, before returning to Athletic on 23 November 2021.

In April 2022, Michael Paulista became a part of Pouso Alegre's squad for the year's fourth division. He helped the club to achieve a first-ever promotion to the third tier, before signing for Uberlândia on 12 April 2023.

Michael Paulista finished the 2023 season at ABECAT, and was presented in the squad of Manauara in January 2024. He returned to Minas Gerais in May, joining North, and later rejoined Uberlândia on 14 November.

Michael Paulista left Uberlândia on 14 February 2025, and agreed to a deal with São José-SP the following day. On 5 April, he was announced on loan at Inter de Limeira, also helping the side to a promotion to the third division.

Career statistics

Honours Patrocinense Campeonato Mineiro Módulo II: 2017

ABECAT Campeonato Goiano Terceira Divisão: 2023

Individual Campeonato Mineiro Módulo II top scorer: 2016, 2020 Campeonato Goiano Terceira Divisão top scorer: 2023