Paulo Roberto Falcão

Paulo Roberto Falcão is a former Brazilian midfielder appreciated for his vision, passing and the elegance with which he controlled the game. He established himself at Internacional and became an emblematic player for AS Roma, with whom he won the Italian championship in 1983. He represented Brazil at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups. Falcão linked the defense with the attack, anticipated the movements of his colleagues and could score through well-chosen appearances in the box.

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