Paulo Roberto Falcao

The Brazilian midfielder who inspired the 1983 Scudetto.

Paulo Roberto Falcao is a Brazilian midfielder rated among the best of all time and among the greatest players in Roma's history. At one stage he was the world's highest-paid footballer.

Quick Facts

Born: 16 October 1953
Birthplace: Abelardo Luz, Brazil
Height: 1.83 m / 6 ft
Position: Midfielder
Total caps: 461
Total goals: 80

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Background

Falcao joined Roma from Internacional in 1980 for 650,000 pounds. In his first season Roma finished second to Juventus after a disputed offside goal in Turin, but won the Coppa Italia final on penalties, with Falcao scoring the decisive kick.

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