Bio

Marcos Paulo Gelmini Gomes, known as Marcos Paulo (born 13 July 1988), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Académica de Coimbra in Portugal as a midfielder. He also holds Italian nationality. Football career Born in Pedro Leopoldo, Minas Gerais, Marcos Paulo played with Venda Nova Futebol Clube and Associação Atlética Caldense in his country. In January 2008, he was signed by Ligue 1 side Le Mans Union Club 72. During his two 1/2-year spell in France, Paulo was almost exclusively associated with the club's reserve team. He made his league debut on 18 April 2009, playing 20 minutes in a game against Valenciennes FC (2–0 away win). Marcos Paulo spent the following seasons competing in Portugal's top division, with U.D. Leiria and Académica de Coimbra.