Pedro Miguel Carreiro Resendes, ComM, OIH (born 28 April 1973), known as Pauleta, is a Portuguese retired professional footballer who played as a striker.
During 18 years as a senior, he never played in the Primeira Liga, having spent 12 of those campaigns in Spain and France. He had his most successful spell at Paris Saint-Germain, where he scored 109 goals across all competitions. Three times the top goalscorer in Ligue 1, he was also voted twice as the division's player of the season.
Pauleta also scored 47 goals in 88 matches for Portugal, a national record at the time of his retirement. He played for his country in two World Cups and two European Championships.
Coupe de la Ligue 2007-2008 Paris SG | Coupe de France 2005-2006 Paris SG | Coupe de France 2003-2004 Bordeaux | Coupe de la Ligue 2001-2002 Bordeaux |
Supercopa de España 2000 La Coruna | La Liga 1999-2000 La Coruna |
FIFA World Cup Hat-Trick 2002-06-10 |
1987-1989 |
1989-1990 |
1990-1992 |
1995-1996 |
1996-1998 |
1997-2006 |
1998-2000 |
2000-2003 |
2003-2008 |