Place of birth Guarulhos, Brazil Name Alberto de Years Team Position Forward | 2002–2006 Palmeiras Height 1.88 m Playing position Role Footballer | |
Full name Alberto Antonio de Paula Date of birth (1987-05-31) 31 May 1987 (age 28) | ||
Current team Gremio Novorizontino | ||
Alberto Antônio de Paula or simply Beto (born 31 May 1987 in Guarulhos) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for Penapolense.
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Club career
He was chosen the best young player of the year by the Paulista Soccer Association in 2005.
On 17 December 2009, he transferred to Nanchang Bayi. Beto made his China Super League debut on 27 March 2010,in a 0–2 away loss to Beijing Guoan. He scored his goal for Nanchang on his fourth appearance, in a 3–2 home win over Hangzhou Greentown on 17 April.
On 23 March 2011, Beto signed a three-month contract with China League One club Shenzhen Phoenix. He made only 7 appearances for Shenzhen and scored a goal on 4 May in a FA Cup match which Shenzhen beat Shenyang Dongjin 3–0 at home. He left the club after his contract was expired in June 2011.
In 2012, Beto joined Brazilian outfit Penapolense.
International career
He has been capped at Under-18 and Under-20 level for Brazil.