
Paulo Jamelli - Coach
Trainer
Former professional player
Football Executive

Biography
Paulo Jamelli is a coach, former professional player, and football executive with over three decades of experience in the sport. As an athlete, he built a distinguished career in Brazil and abroad, playing for traditional clubs such as São Paulo, Santos, Zaragoza, and Japanese teams, in addition to being a member of the Brazilian National Team.
After ending his playing career, he served as Executive Football Manager for Santos FC, participating in the restructuring of the football department and the formation of the squad that won the 2010 Copa do Brasil. His career combines international experience, technical knowledge, management skills, and strategic vision, credentials that he now applies to the development of sports projects and the formation of competitive teams.

Professional Timeline
1989 | Beginning of professional career
He made his professional debut for São Paulo FC, beginning a distinguished career in Brazilian football.
1989–1996 | São Paulo FC
He won important national and international titles, including the Campeonato Paulista, the Copa CONMEBOL, and the Copa Master de CONMEBOL. He also received call-ups to the Brazilian National Team.
1996–1997 | Santos FC
His time at Santos solidified his name among the top strikers in Brazilian football at the time.
1997–2000 | Real Zaragoza (Spain)
Transferred to European football, playing in La Liga and gaining important international experience.
2000–2002 | Albacete Balompie (Spain)
Continuing his career in Spanish football, playing at a high level and expanding his experience in the European market.
2002–2003 | Real Murcia (Spain)
He defends the Spanish club during another stage of his international career.
2003–2005 | Shonan Bellmare (Japan)
Arriving in Japanese football, gaining experience in one of the most organized leagues in Asia.
2005–2006 | Vissel Kobe (Japan)
A new experience in Japan, consolidating her international career.
2006 | Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Returning to Brazilian football to conclude his career as a professional athlete.
Transition to Management
2009–2010 | Executive Football Manager – Santos FC
He takes over the management of Santos' football department, participating in the club's administrative and sporting restructuring.
2010 | Assembling the squad that won the Copa do Brasil
He was directly involved in forming the squad that won the Copa do Brasil, in one of the most remarkable teams in Santos' recent history.
2010–2011 | Sports planning
It contributed to the structure that gave continuity to the winning project, culminating later in the conquest of the 2011 Copa Libertadores de América.
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