Flávio Paixão
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Flávio Emanuel Lopes Paixão (born 19 September 1984) is a Portuguese
professional footballer who plays for Tractor Sazi F.C. in the Iran Pro League, as a forward.
His twin
brother Marco
is also a footballer, Flávio being the younger by five minutes.
, Paixão spent his early career in Portugal
and Spain
, playing with lowly teams in both countries – his hometown's Grupo Desportivo Sesimbra
, FC Porto B, CF Villanovense
, Real Jaén
and Benidorm CF.
In the 2006–07 season, he scored a career-best 10 goals for Villanovense, but suffered relegation from Segunda División B
, the only division in which he competed in Spain
.
side Hamilton Academical
on 6 August, alongside twin brother Marco
. He made his league debut for Hamilton on 15 August 2009, against Kilmarnock
.
Paixão was released from his contract with Hamilton with immediate effect on 14 April 2011, alongside his brother. He appeared in 61 official games for the Accies, scoring 11 goals.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
professional footballer who plays for Tractor Sazi F.C. in the Iran Pro League, as a forward.
His twin
Twin
A twin is one of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy. Twins can either be monozygotic , meaning that they develop from one zygote that splits and forms two embryos, or dizygotic because they develop from two separate eggs that are fertilized by two separate sperm.In contrast, a fetus...
brother Marco
Marco Paixão
Marco Filipe Lopes Paixão is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward.His twin brother Flávio is also a footballer, Marco being the older by five minutes.-Early career:...
is also a footballer, Flávio being the younger by five minutes.
Early career
Born in SesimbraSesimbra
-References:Bibliography*The Rough Guide to Portugal; 11th edition, March 2005; ISBN 1-84353-438-X*Rentes de Carvalho, J. - Portugal, um guia para amigos ; De Arbeiderspers, 9th ed. August 1999; ISBN 90-295-3457-5Notes...
, Paixão spent his early career in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
and Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, playing with lowly teams in both countries – his hometown's Grupo Desportivo Sesimbra
Grupo Desportivo de Sesimbra
Grupo Desportivo de Sesimbra is a Portuguese sports club from Sesimbra, Setúbal, best known for its football and Rink Hockey teams. The club was formed with the union of three clubs – União Futebol Sesimbra , Vitória Futebol Club and Ases Futebol Clube...
, FC Porto B, CF Villanovense
CF Villanovense
Club de Fútbol Villanovense is a Spanish football team based in Villanueva de la Serena, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Founded in 1992, it plays in the Spanish third division, holding its home matches at Estadio Romero Cuerda, with a capacity of 6,000 seats.-Season to season:----*3...
, Real Jaén
Real Jaén
Real Jaén Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Jaén, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1922, it plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home matches at Nuevo Estadio de La Victoria, with a capacity of 12,800 spectators.-Season to season:----*3 seasons...
and Benidorm CF.
In the 2006–07 season, he scored a career-best 10 goals for Villanovense, but suffered relegation from Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
, the only division in which he competed in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Hamilton Academical
Paixão's first taste of professional football came in 2009, as he signed for Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
side Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
on 6 August, alongside twin brother Marco
Marco Paixão
Marco Filipe Lopes Paixão is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward.His twin brother Flávio is also a footballer, Marco being the older by five minutes.-Early career:...
. He made his league debut for Hamilton on 15 August 2009, against Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
.
Paixão was released from his contract with Hamilton with immediate effect on 14 April 2011, alongside his brother. He appeared in 61 official games for the Accies, scoring 11 goals.