The rise of Patrick de Paula

Patrick de Paula Carreiro, commonly known as Patrick de Paula or simply Patrick, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Palmeiras as a midfielder.

Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian professional football club based in the city of São Paulo, in the district of Perdizes. Palmeiras is one of the most popular clubs with around 18 million supporters and 126,000 affiliated fans, including many Brazilians of Italian ancestry.