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Somália

b. 1984

Brazilian association football player

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About Somália

Born 1984. Somália is a Brazilian association football player.

Paulo Rogério Reis Silva (born April 10, 1984), nicknamed Somália, is a Brazilian footballer, who can play as a defensive midfielder and wing-back for Água Santa.

Career Silva started his football career playing for small São Paulo-based clubs. Joining Bragantino in 2007, he became noted for his shooting ability. Despite his club's poor form, Silva managed to attract the attention of Botafogo, signing a contract with the club in 2010. His good performances and versatility earned him a five-year contract with the Série A club. He has played all across the pitch for Botafogo.

Personal life

Fake kidnapping On January 7, 2011, Silva claimed he had been kidnapped at gunpoint before being robbed of money and jewelry. CCTV footage showed that he was simply late for training, and fabricated the story in order to circumvent the clubs 40% wage drop due to tardiness. Silva was charged with filing a false police report, and on January 19, 2011, he agreed to a deal offered by prosecutors to donate R$22,000 (about US$13,000) to the victims of recent floods in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in order to avoid a possible prison sentence and criminal record.

Honors Bragantino Campeonato Brasileiro Série C: 2007

Botafogo Campeonato Carioca: 2010

CRB Campeonato Alagoano: 2016

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Also known as
Paulo Silva, Paulo Rogério Reis Silva

People in Somália's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Somália?

Brazilian association football player

When was Somália born?

Somália was born on 10 April 1984 in São Paulo.

What is Somália's occupation?

Somália is an association football player.

What nationality is Somália?

Somália is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Somália

· Wikidata: Q7560555

· DBpedia: Somália (footballer, born 1984)

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