Paulo César Lima (born 16 June 1949), often called Paulo César or by his nickname “Caju”, is a retired Brazilian footballer. Renowned for his technique and attacking flair, he made his mark in domestic competition and earned caps with the Brazil national team.
Playing profile
Paulo César played primarily as a left winger and attacking midfielder. He combined close ball control, imaginative dribbling and an eye for key passes. Teammates and observers counted him among the creative players of his generation, valued for disrupting defences and supplying goal-scoring opportunities.
Club career
During his club career he turned out for several leading Brazilian teams and also experienced football outside Brazil. He is commonly associated with top-tier sides where his attacking skills were most visible. Across those seasons he contributed both goals and assists and became well known to domestic fans for his technical style.
International career and legacy
Paulo César represented Brazil at senior international level in the late 1960s and 1970s, appearing in important matches for a national side famed for its attacking talent. Although not always the headline name, his participation reflected the depth of creative midfield options available to Brazil in that era.
- Typical roles: left winger, attacking midfielder
- Noted for: dribbling, creativity, playmaking
- After retirement: remained linked to football and remembered as a skilled, expressive player