Portuguese · Ponta Delgada, Azores · Born 28 April 1973Portuguese striker who became Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer with 47 international goals, renowned for clinical finishing in French football.
Pedro Miguel Carreiro Resendes, known as Pauleta, was born in Ponta Delgada, Azores on 28 April 1973. One of Portugal's greatest ever goalscorers, Pauleta was a classic mobile centre-forward with exceptional movement, intelligent positioning and reliable finishing. He came through Beira-Mar and Sporting CP before a prolific spell at Deportivo La Coruña and then Bordeaux, where he was outstanding. Paris Saint-Germain signed him in 2003 and he spent five seasons at the Parc des Princes, becoming the club's all-time leading scorer at the time with 109 goals. He won Ligue 1 with Bordeaux in 1999. For Portugal he earned 81 caps and scored 47 goals — a national record that stood until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed it. He appeared at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, helping Portugal reach the semi-finals in 2006.
Portugal's all-time leading goalscorer until surpassed by Cristiano Ronaldo
He became Portugal's all-time leading scorer with 47 international goals — a record that stood until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed it, and a testament to his decade-long reliability for the national team.
Did You Know?How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and aerial ability
Lasting Impact
Legendary Portuguese striker who held the national team scoring record for years
Career Honours
- Ligue 1 1999 (Bordeaux)
- UEFA Cup 2000
- Coupe de France 2004
- Coupe de la Ligue 2008
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beira-Mar | 1993–1995 | — | 55 | #9 |
| Deportivo La Coruña | 1997–1998 | 92 | 37 | #9 |
| PSG | 2003–2008 | 79 | 29 | #9 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 2008–2009 | 65 | 20 | #9 |
| Salamanca | 1995–1997 | 66 | 32 | — |
| Bordeaux | 1998–2003 | 135 | 61 | — |
 Portugal | — | 88 | 47 | — |
Portuguese Athletes