Paulo Victor de Almeida Barbosa

Paulo Victor de Almeida Barbosa, known as Paulo Victor, is a Brazilian defender born in Bocaiúva on April 13, 2001. He developed at Nova Iguaçu and made his first-team debut in the Campeonato Carioca in 2020. After joining Botafogo on loan in November 2020, Paulo Victor reached the senior side and signed permanently in May 2021. SC Internacional then recruited him in June 2021, beginning a spell that included a Série A debut against Corinthians. He later represented Vasco da Gama, Ceará and Farense, gaining experience in Brazilian and Portuguese competitions before joining Santa Clara in 2025. Paulo Victor is listed with Club Queretaro, and his 1.84-metre frame, left-flank defending, tackling, aerial ability and dribbling give him a physical, direct profile.