Paulo Sérgio (footballer, born 1968)

Paulo Sérgio
Paulo Sérgio in 2023
Personal information
Full name Paulo Sérgio Bento Brito
Date of birth (1968-02-19) 19 February 1968
Place of birth Estremoz, Portugal
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Al-Okhdood (manager)
Youth career
1980–1982 Sanjoanense Lisboa
1982–1984 Petrogal
1984–1986 Olivais Moscavide
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1987 Olivais Moscavide
1987–1988 Vilafranquense 36 (13)
1988–1993 Belenenses 66 (15)
1993–1994 Paços Ferreira 26 (5)
1994–1995 Salgueiros 8 (2)
1995–1997 Vitória Setúbal 28 (7)
1997 Feirense 6 (0)
1998 Santa Clara 16 (3)
1998–1999 Grenoble 32 (16)
1999–2001 Estoril 66 (32)
2002–2003 Olhanense 47 (25)
Total 331 (118)
Managerial career
2003–2006 Olhanense
2006–2007 Santa Clara
2008 Beira-Mar
2008–2009 Paços Ferreira
2009–2010 Vitória Guimarães
2010–2011 Sporting CP
2011–2012 Hearts
2012–2013 CFR Cluj
2013 APOEL
2014–2015 Académica
2016 Dibba Al-Fujairah
2018–2019 Sanat Naft
2019 Al Taawoun
2020–2024 Portimonense
2025– Al-Okhdood
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Paulo Sérgio Bento Brito (born 19 February 1968), known as Paulo Sérgio, is a Portuguese retired footballer who played as a forward, currently manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Okhdood.

He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 86 matches and 18 goals over seven seasons, but played mainly in the lower divisions of Portugal.

Paulo Sérgio began his career as manager in 2003 and went on to be in charge of several teams, including Vitória Guimarães, Sporting CP, and Hearts in Scotland.