Tico (footballer, born 1971)

Paulo Rogério Alves (born 14 January 1971), simply known as Tico, is a Brazilian former professional footballer and manager who played as a right winger.

Career
Tico appeared in the historic Portuguesa de Desportos team that won the Copa SP in 1991, alongside Dener and Bentinho. He also played for Grêmio, São Paulo, Coritiba, Panionios as well as several clubs in the northeast region.

Managerial career
Tico worked as a coach in the Portuguesa youth categories from 2015 to 2017. In 2018, he was hired by SE Palmeiras, where he performed the same role in the children's categories. On 18 August 2022, he was announced as head coach of the Zakho SC in Iraq.

Honours

 * Portuguesa
 * Copa São Paulo de Futebol Jr.: 1991