About Paulo Santos
Born 1972. Paulo Santos is a Portuguese association football player.
International career Santos won one cap for the Portugal national team, appearing in a friendly with Northern Ireland on 15 November 2005 (1–1 in Belfast). He was called up to the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament, as a late replacement for the injured Bruno Vale.
During the group stage game against Guinea for the 1989 FIFA U-16 World Championship, Santos dropped his shorts to the crowd after being subjected to insults, being immediately suspended from the tournament and later banned by FIFA for one year.
Post-retirement After retiring, Santos worked in the area of food supplements.
Honours Benfica Primeira Liga: 1993–94
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Paulo Santos?
Portuguese footballer
When was Paulo Santos born?
Paulo Santos was born on 11 December 1972 in Odivelas.
What is Paulo Santos's occupation?
Paulo Santos is an association football player.
What nationality is Paulo Santos?
Paulo Santos is Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paulo Santos (Portuguese footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paulo Santos. https://biography.guide/paulo-santos-association-football-player/
MLA: "Paulo Santos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paulo-santos-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Paulo Santos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paulo-santos-association-football-player/.
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