Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima
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Paulo Henrique Chagas de Lima (born 12 October 1989) commonly known as Paulo Henrique Ganso or Ganso (Goose), is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Santos. In 2009, he received a nomination for the Brazilian Football Confederation
award for "Breakthrough Player" of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
, given to the best rookie of the competition.
after being discovered by former Brazil international Giovanni. At 15 he joined Paysandu, but he was snapped up by Santos in 2005.
In 2007, after an injury that sidelined him for six months, Ganso played in and won the final of the U-20 Campeonato Paulista
.
He wore the number 10 jersey in Santos' campaign in the Copa São Paulo of 2008, where his team was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Sport Club Internacional
.
He won the 2010 Campeonato Paulista
with Santos on May 2, 2010, defeating Santo André
in the final.
In August 2010, it was reported that Ganso would have surgery on his injured left knee and will be out for six months. In October, Santos offered "agent company" DIS Group (subsidiary of Sonda Group, a Brazil supermarket chain, which D stand for Sonda president Delcir Sonda) to buy 70% image rights of the player but the group did not accept the offer. He has a contract which will last until 28 February 2015 with a terminated fee of €50 million. Group DIS
reported owned 45% of the sporting rights of Ganso (which made the group eligible to receive 45% transfer fee from Santos) after winning in the court.
In early 2010, the Brazilian media began calling for Brazilian national team coach Dunga
to choose Ganso for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, primarily as a substitute for Kaká
, because of their similar styles of play.
On 11 May 2010, he was named as one of seven backup players for 23-men 2010 FIFA World Cup
squad. On 26 July 2010, he was called up by the new coach Mano Menezes to the "Seleção" for a friendly match against USA
. On 10 August 2010, in a friendly against the USA
he made his senior debut, where one of his shots rattled the post, almost giving him his first senior international goal.
He was named in Mano Menezes 23 man 2011 Copa America
squad and given the number 10 shirt. During their group game against Paraguay, Ganso assisted Jadson
's goal as well as an last minute goal from Fred
to tie the game at 2-2.
Santos
Brazilian Football Confederation
The Brazilian Football Confederation is the governing body of football in Brazil. It was founded on June 8, 1914, as Confederação Brasileira de Desportos , meaning Brazilian Sports Confederation. Its first president was Álvaro Zamith. It organizes the Brazilian national competitions, like...
award for "Breakthrough Player" of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
, given to the best rookie of the competition.
Santos
Paulo Henrique Ganso was brought to Tuna LusoTuna Luso Brasileira
Tuna Luso Brasileira, or Tuna Luso as they are usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Belém in Pará, founded on January 1, 1903. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in 1985, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C in 1992, and has also won the state championship ten...
after being discovered by former Brazil international Giovanni. At 15 he joined Paysandu, but he was snapped up by Santos in 2005.
In 2007, after an injury that sidelined him for six months, Ganso played in and won the final of the U-20 Campeonato Paulista
Campeonato Paulista
The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
.
He wore the number 10 jersey in Santos' campaign in the Copa São Paulo of 2008, where his team was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Sport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...
.
He won the 2010 Campeonato Paulista
2010 Campeonato Paulista
- First leg :----- Second leg :----- Finals :-----Campeonato do Interior:- First leg :----- Second leg :----- Finals :----- External links :*...
with Santos on May 2, 2010, defeating Santo André
Esporte Clube Santo André
Esporte Clube Santo André, also known as Santo André, is a Brazilian football team from Santo André, São Paulo state.Santo André greatest rival is São Caetano, the other team in ABC region. The club's mascot name is Ramalhão after the bandeirante João Ramalho...
in the final.
In August 2010, it was reported that Ganso would have surgery on his injured left knee and will be out for six months. In October, Santos offered "agent company" DIS Group (subsidiary of Sonda Group, a Brazil supermarket chain, which D stand for Sonda president Delcir Sonda) to buy 70% image rights of the player but the group did not accept the offer. He has a contract which will last until 28 February 2015 with a terminated fee of €50 million. Group DIS
DIS Esporte
D.I.S. Esporte e Organização de Eventos LTDA. is a private football investment fund. It was set up by Rio Grande do Sul native Delcir Sonda and Idi Sonda. They operate one of the notable São Paulo state supermarket chain ....
reported owned 45% of the sporting rights of Ganso (which made the group eligible to receive 45% transfer fee from Santos) after winning in the court.
International career
In 2009 he was called up to play for Brazil in the World Under-20 Championships.In early 2010, the Brazilian media began calling for Brazilian national team coach Dunga
Dunga
Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri , commonly known as Dunga , is a former Brazilian football defensive midfielder and a World Champion for Brazil in the 1994 World Cup...
to choose Ganso for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, primarily as a substitute for Kaká
Kaká
Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite , commonly known as Kaká , is a Brazilian football attacking midfielder who currently plays for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Kaká started his footballing career at the age of eight, when he began playing for a local club...
, because of their similar styles of play.
On 11 May 2010, he was named as one of seven backup players for 23-men 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
squad. On 26 July 2010, he was called up by the new coach Mano Menezes to the "Seleção" for a friendly match against USA
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. On 10 August 2010, in a friendly against the USA
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
he made his senior debut, where one of his shots rattled the post, almost giving him his first senior international goal.
He was named in Mano Menezes 23 man 2011 Copa America
2011 Copa América
The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America...
squad and given the number 10 shirt. During their group game against Paraguay, Ganso assisted Jadson
Jádson
Jádson Rodrigues da Silva , commonly known as Jádson, is an footballer who plays for Shaktar Donetsk and the Brazilian national football team.-Shakhtar Donetsk:...
's goal as well as an last minute goal from Fred
Frederico Chaves Guedes
Frederico Chaves Guedes, nicknamed Fred , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for Brazilian club Fluminense....
to tie the game at 2-2.
Statistics
All stats correct as of 18 November 2011.| Club | Season | Brasileirão Campeonato Brasileiro Série A The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B... |
Copa do Brasil Copa do Brasil The Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District... |
Paulista Campeonato Paulista The Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April... |
Continental CONMEBOL The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations... |
Other | Total | ||||||||||||
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| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Santos Santos Futebol Clube Santos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively.... |
2008 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 31 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 10 | 6 | |
| 2010 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A The 2010 Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A was the 40th season of the Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. It began on May 8 and ended on December 5. Flamengo came as the defending champion having won the 2009 season.-Format:... |
11 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 43 | 21 | 26 | |
| 2011 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A The 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A is the 41st season of the Série A, the top-level of professional football in Brazil. It began on May 21 and is scheduled to end on December 4... |
12 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 28 | 5 | 8 | |
| Total | 57 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 44 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 36 | 40 | |
International
As of 29 September 2011.| National team | Club | Season | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Brazil national football team The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the... |
Santos | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Total | 7 | 0 | 3 | ||
Club
SantosSantos Futebol Clube
Santos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively....
- Campeonato PaulistaCampeonato PaulistaThe Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April...
(2): 20102010 Campeonato Paulista- First leg :----- Second leg :----- Finals :-----Campeonato do Interior:- First leg :----- Second leg :----- Finals :----- External links :*...
, 2011Campeonato PaulistaThe Campeonato Paulista de Futebol Profissional da Primeira Divisão - Série A1, simply known as the Campeonato Paulista, is the top-flight professional football league in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The league is contested between 20 clubs and typically lasts from January to April... - Copa do BrasilCopa do BrasilThe Copa Kia do Brasil, commonly known as Copa do Brasil , is a knockout competition played by 64 association football teams, representing all 26 Brazilian states plus the Federal District...
(1): 20102010 Copa do BrasilThe 2010 Copa do Brasil was the 22nd edition of the Copa do Brasil, starting on February 10 and ended on August 4. It was contested by 64 teams, either qualified through their respective state championships or by the CBF Rankings... - Copa Libertadores (1): 20112011 Copa LibertadoresThe 2011 Copa Libertadores de América was the 52nd edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier international club tournament. It was held from January 25 to June 22 of the same year...
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