Paulo Assunção Da Silva

Paulo Assunção da Silva, Assunção (born 25 January 1980 in Várzea Grande), is a Brazilian football (soccer), currently playing for Atlético de Madrid in the La Liga. He is a defensive midfielder kown for his positioning and tackling.

After first appearing professionally for Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Assunção emigrated to Portugal, having a short stint with FC Porto's FC Porto B, returning shortly after to Palmeiras.

In 2002-03, he joined Madeira's C.D. Nacional, and made his Portuguese Liga debut on January 26, 2003, in a 0-0 home tie with Vitória de Guimarães.

After two highly successful individual seasons, Assunção was snapped again by Porto, but would be loaned for Alpha Ethniki 2004-05 to AEK Athens F.C, then managed by former Porto manager Fernando Santos (Portuguese footballer). In July 2005, he returned to Porto, going on to be an instrumental element in the side's midfield (alongside Raúl Meireles and Lucho González), as it achieved three consecutive league championships.

On July 2008, after buying out the remainder of his contract, Assunção joined Atlético de Madrid.

Honours

- Portuguese Liga: Portuguese Liga 2005-06, Portuguese Liga 2006-07, Portuguese Liga 2007-08
- Portuguese Cup: 2006
- SuperCup Cândido de Oliveira: 2005