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Washington Luiz de Paula

1953 – 2010

Brazilian association football player

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About Washington Luiz de Paula

Lived 1953 – 2010 (aged 57). Washington Luiz de Paula was a Brazilian association football player.

Washington Luiz de Paula (23 January 1953 – 15 February 2010), known as Washington, was a Brazilian footballer who played as forward.

Career Born in Bauru, Washington was a standout youth player who was compared to Pelé after his performance for the Brazilian national youth team in a 1972 tournament in Cannes. and for a number of professional teams including Corinthians and Guarani.

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Important facts

Born

23 January 1953, Bauru

Birth century

20th century

Died

15 February 2010, Bauru

Occupation

Association football player

Nationality

Brazil

Also known as

Washington Luís de Paulo, Washington Luis de Paulo

People in Washington Luiz de Paula's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Pelé

1940 – 2022

Association football player

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Washington Luiz de Paula's

Adriaan Cornelis Zaanen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Washington Luiz de Paula?

Brazilian association football player (1953-2010)

When was Washington Luiz de Paula born?

Washington Luiz de Paula was born on 23 January 1953 in Bauru.

When did Washington Luiz de Paula die?

Washington Luiz de Paula died on 15 February 2010 in Bauru.

What was Washington Luiz de Paula's occupation?

Washington Luiz de Paula was an association football player.

What nationality was Washington Luiz de Paula?

Washington Luiz de Paula was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Washington Luiz de Paula

· Wikidata: Q1984469

· DBpedia: Washington (footballer, born 1953)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Washington Luiz de Paula. https://biography.guide/washington-luiz-de-paula/

MLA: "Washington Luiz de Paula." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/washington-luiz-de-paula/.

Chicago: "Washington Luiz de Paula." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/washington-luiz-de-paula/.

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