Paulo Ferreira (born 1979) is a Portuguese footballer and association football coach. Ferreira was born in Cascais on 18 January 1979.
Ferreira competed in association football as a defender. He turned out for G.D. Estoril Praia (1997–2000), 37 appearances and 2 goals, Vitória F.C. (2000–2002), 67 appearances and 2 goals, FC Porto (2002–2004), 62 appearances, Chelsea F.C. (2004–2013), 141 appearances and the Portugal national under-21 football team (2000–2002), 21 appearances. That career was played out in Premier League. The active career dates from 1997.
The honours on record include Officer of the Order of Prince Henry. Ferreira took part in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2004 and UEFA Euro 2008.
G.D. Estoril Praia was founded in 1939.
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