Paulo Retre
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.jpg) Retre playing for the Wellington Phoenix in 2026. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paulo Ricardo Pereira Retre | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2012 | Melbourne Victory | ||
| 2012–2014 | Melbourne Heart | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Northcote City | 2 | (0) |
| 2011 | FFV NTC | 12 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Melbourne Victory | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | Bentleigh Greens | 23 | (4) |
| 2013–2017 | Melbourne City[1] | 53 | (1) |
| 2017–2023 | Sydney FC | 139 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | Goa | 18 | (0) |
| 2024– | Wellington Phoenix | 35 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2011 | Australia U20 | 3 | (1) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 April 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 13 May 2015 | |||
Paulo Ricardo Pereira Retre (European Portuguese: [ˈpawlu ʁiˈkaɾdu pɨˈɾejɾɐ ˈʁɛtɾɨ];[2] born 4 March 1993) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wellington Phoenix.[3]
Born in Australia, Retre is of Portuguese descent.[4] His father, Carlos, played in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL) for Footscray JUST.[5][6]
Career
Retre was introduced to the A-League system by Melbourne Victory, as member of the youth team and appearing for the senior team in a friendly against LA Galaxy[7] before switching to rivals Melbourne Heart.[8] On 19 December 2015, Retre scored his first ever goal against Melbourne Victory, in a 2–1 win in the Melbourne Derby. On 16 June 2017, Retre was released by Melbourne City.[9]
On 22 June 2017, A-League champions Sydney FC signed Retre for 2 years.[10] Retre scored his first goal for Sydney FC in Round 3 of the 2018–19 A-League season, against former club Melbourne City.[11] He also scored one of the few own goals in the 2018–2019 A League season.
On 30 June 2023, Indian Super League club FC Goa announced the signing of Retre on a two-year deal.[12]
On 26 July 2024, Retre returned to the A-League Men as the Wellington Phoenix signed him on a two-year deal.[13][14] Retre scored his first goal for the Phoenix against the Newcastle Jets in a 2–1 home win on 28 December 2024.[15]
