Marcos Paulo Paulini (born 4 March 1977), better known as Paulinho, is a Brazilian former professional

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who played as a

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Career

Fourth top scorer in Joinville's history with 74 goals, Paulinho was the highlight in winning the 2000 Catarinense Championship title. In 2001 he transferred to Ulsan Hyundai of the

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where he played until 2003. He also played for Criciúma and Santa Cruz before retiring at Joinville in 2006.. Paulinho was elected in the ideal XI of the first 35 years of Joinville EC's history.

Honours

;Joinville *

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: 2000

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