Paulo Victor Gomes

Paulo Victor Rodrigues Gomes (born 1 July 1988), known as Paulo Victor Gomes, Paulo Victor or just PV, is a Brazilian football coach. He is the current head coach of the Brazil national under-20 team.

Career Born in Barra Bonita, São Paulo, Paulo Victor opted to retire at the age of 18, when he was playing for the under-20 side of XV de Jaú. He began his managerial career in a school in his hometown, before joining Novorizontino in 2013, to work in the club's youth categories.

On 4 September 2020, Paulo Victor was appointed in charge of the Brazil national under-17 team, and was also an assistant of André Jardine in the Olympic team during the 2020 Summer Olympics. On 20 October 2021, he returned to Palmeiras after being named manager of the under-20s.

In December 2021, after Abel Ferreira and the first team were on vacation, Paulo Victor was named in charge of the main squad for the last two matches of the 2021 Série A. He achieved one draw against Athletico Paranaense, and one win over Ceará, before returning to his previous role.

Back to the under-20s for the 2022 season, Paulo Victor led the side to their first-ever Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior title. On 4 March 2026, he agreed to become the head coach of the Brazil national under-20 team, staying at América until the end of the Clausura tournament.

Honours Brazil U15 South American U-15 Championship: 2019

Palmeiras U20 2021 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior: 2022, 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20: 2022 Copa do Brasil Sub-20: 2022