Paulo Ricardo Pereira Retre (;https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPDEMkIEuLW/?igsh=M281aGtrdnplZXJv born 4 March 1993) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for NPL Victoria club South Melbourne.
Early life
Born in Australia, Retre is of Portuguese descent. His father, Carlos, played in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL) for Footscray JUST.
Career Retre was introduced to the A-League system by Melbourne Victory, as member of the youth team and appearing for the senior team in a friendly against LA GalaxyBecks Galaxy Sink Victory Herald Sun before switching to rivals Melbourne Heart. On 19 December 2015, Retre scored his first ever goal against Melbourne Victory, in a 2–1 win in the Melbourne Derby. On 16 June 2017, Retre was released by Melbourne City.
On 22 June 2017, A-League champions Sydney FC signed Retre for 2 years. Retre scored his first goal for Sydney FC in Round 3 of the 2018–19 A-League season, against former club Melbourne City. He also scored one of the few own goals in the 2018–2019 A League season. He helped the club win two league titles while playing for them.
On 30 June 2023, Indian Super League club FC Goa announced the signing of Retre on a two-year deal.
On 26 July 2024, Retre returned to the A-League Men as the Wellington Phoenix signed him on a two-year deal. Retre scored his first goal for the Phoenix against the Newcastle Jets in a 2–1 home win on 28 December 2024.
On 29 May 2026, the club confirmed Retre's departure.
Style of play Retre plays as a midfielder. He has played as a defender. He is known for his versatility.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNorthcote City2010Victorian Premier League30——30VTC2011Victorian Premier League231——231Bentleigh Greens2012Victorian Premier League214—214Melbourne City2012–13A-League00——002013–14A-League40——402014–15A-League15000—1502015–16A-League24130—2712016–17A-League11030—140Total5416000601Sydney FC2017–18A-League18040502702018–19A-League21150503102019–20A-League26210403122020–21A-League250——2502021–22A-League Men23040703402022–23A-League Men26120—281Total13941602101764FC Goa2023–24Indian Super League1803020230Wellington Phoenix2024–25A-League Men20210—2122025–26A-League Men17130—201Total3734000413Career total2971329023034913
Honours Sydney FC A-League Championship: 2018–19, 2019–20 A-League Premiership: 2017–2018, 2019–20
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