Serginho Paulista (footballer, born 1988)

Sérgio Mendes Coimbra known as Serginho Paulista (little Sérgio of São Paulo) (born 13 March 1988) is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Operário Ferroviário.

Biography
Born in São Paulo state, Serginho started his career at São Paulo FC. He scored once for the team at 2007 São Paulo state championship.

He made his Campeonato Brasileiro Série A debut in a 1–2 away defeat to Atlético Paranaense on 2 December 2007. Replaced Leandro in the 46th minute and played the entire 2nd half of the match.

He then spent a season on loan to Marília, for 2008 state league and 2008 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B. He also signed a new 2-year contract with São Paulo in January 2008.

He left for Toledo Colônia Work in next year, in 4-month loan. After his contract with São Paulo expired, he left for Operário Ferroviário and also known as Serginho Paulista to disambiguate with Serginho Catarinense.

he was re-signed by Marília in July 2010.

In the next season, Marília signed left back Serginho Pernambucano and another Serginho Paulista (right back) and Sérgio Mendes Coimbra himself was released. He returned to Paraná state and played 8 times in 2011 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. He also played along with namesake Serginho Catarinense in the first 6 months. He was known as Paulista in the fourth division.

Honours

 * São Paulo
 * Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2007
 * Operário Ferroviário
 * Campeonato Brasileiro Série D: 2017
 * Campeonato Brasileiro Série C: 2018