José Paes
Ecuadorian footballer (1946–2025)
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Francisco José Paes (Spanish: [xoˈse ˈpaes]; 26 March 1946 – 1 August 2025) was a professional footballer who played as a defender. Born in Brazil, he played for the Ecuador national team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco José Paes[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 March 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 1 August 2025 (aged 79) | ||
| Place of death | Conchas, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1960s | Portuguesa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1966–1971 | Portuguesa[2] | 170 | (12) |
| 1971–1982 | Barcelona SC | ||
| 1983 | 9 de Octubre | ||
| International career | |||
| 1979–1981 | Ecuador | 12 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Paes began his career in the youth team of Portuguesa de Desportos in the 1960s, and played professionally for the club from 1966 to 1971, when he transferred to Ecuadorian football. He was called up to the São Paulo state team and Brazil national team, but without entering to the field.[2]
With Barcelona SC, he won three national titles, in 1971, 1980, and 1981.[3] He made 12 appearances for the Ecuador national team from 1979 to 1981. He was also part of Ecuador's squad for the 1979 Copa América tournament.[4] Paes died in 1 August 2025, at the age of 79.[3][5]
