Paulo Retre

Paulo Retre
Retre playing for the Wellington Phoenix in 2026.
Personal information
Full name Paulo Ricardo Pereira Retre
Date of birth (1993-03-04) 4 March 1993
Place of birth Melbourne, Australia
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Positions
Team information
Current team
 South Melbourne
Number 8
Youth career
2010–2012 Melbourne Victory
2012–2014 Melbourne Heart
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010 Northcote City 2 (0)
2011 FFV NTC 12 (1)
2011–2012 Melbourne Victory 0 (0)
2012 Bentleigh Greens 23 (4)
2013–2017 Melbourne City[1] 53 (1)
2017–2023 Sydney FC 139 (4)
2023–2024 Goa 18 (0)
2024–2026 Wellington Phoenix 35 (3)
2026– South Melbourne 5 (0)
International career‡
2011 Australia U20 3 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 August 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 13 May 2015

Paulo Ricardo Pereira Retre (European Portuguese: [ˈpawlu ʁiˈkaɾdu pɨˈɾejɾɐ ˈʁɛtɾɨ];[2] born 4 March 1993) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for South Melbourne FC.

Early life

Born in Australia, Retre is of Portuguese descent.[3] His father, Carlos, played in the Australian National Soccer League (NSL) for Footscray JUST.[4][5]

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 Galaxy[6] before switching to rivals Melbourne Heart.[7] 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.[8]

On 22 June 2017, A-League champions Sydney FC signed Retre for 2 years.[9] Retre scored his first goal for Sydney FC in Round 3 of the 2018–19 A-League season, against former club Melbourne City.[10] 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.[11]

On 30 June 2023, Indian Super League club FC Goa announced the signing of Retre on a two-year deal.[12]

On 26 July 2024, Retre returned to the A-League Men as the Wellington Phoenix signed him on a two-year deal.[13][14] Retre scored his first goal for the Phoenix against the Newcastle Jets in a 2–1 home win on 28 December 2024.[15]

On 29 May 2026, the club confirmed Retre's departure.[16]

Style of play

Retre plays as a midfielder. He has played as a defender.[17][18] He is known for his versatility.[19]

Career statistics

As of 25 April 2026[20][21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Northcote City 2010[22] Victorian Premier League 30——30
VTC 2011[23] Victorian Premier League 231——231
Bentleigh Greens 2012[24] Victorian Premier League 214—214
Melbourne City 2012–13 A-League 00——00
2013–14 A-League 40——40
2014–15 A-League 15000—150
2015–16 A-League 24130—271
2016–17 A-League 11030—140
Total5416000601
Sydney FC 2017–18 A-League 180405[b]0270
2018–19 A-League 211505[b]0310
2019–20 A-League 262104[b]0312
2020–21 A-League 250——250
2021–22 A-League Men 230407[b]0340
2022–23 A-League Men 26120—281
Total13941602101764
FC Goa 2023–24 Indian Super League 180302[c]0230
Wellington Phoenix 2024–25 A-League Men 20210—212
2025–26 A-League Men 17130—201
Total3734000413
Career total2971329023034913
  1. ↑ Includes FFA Cup and Indian Super Cup
  2. 1 2 3 4 Appearances in AFC Champions League
  3. ↑ Appearances in Durand Cup[25][26]

Honours

Sydney FC

References

  1. ↑ the team was known as Melbourne Heart prior to 2014
  2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPDEMkIEuLW/?igsh=M281aGtrdnplZXJv
  3. ↑ Staff, KEEPUP (15 July 2016). "Off the Pitch: Gameiro, Retre celebrate Euros, Sorensen in Townsville and Matildas in Rio".
  4. ↑ "News – A Leagues | KEEPUP". Archived from the original on 5 November 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  5. ↑ Davutovic, David (5 January 2016). "City reward young guns with fresh deals". heraldsun. Archived from the original on 12 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  6. ↑ Becks Galaxy Sink Victory Herald Sun
  7. ↑ "Ex-Victory Youngster Joins Heart | MFootball". Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  8. ↑ Windley, Matt (16 June 2017). "Melbourne City swoop to sign Adelaide goalkeeper Eugene Galekovic". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 19 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  9. ↑ "Sydney FC get Retre-active". FourFourTwo. 22 June 2017. Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  10. ↑ "Sky Blues Clinically Cruise to Victory – Sydney FC". 2 November 2018. Archived from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  11. ↑ "After two A-League titles, ISL provides new challenge to Paulo Retre". The Times of India. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  12. ↑ "FC Goa ropes in two-time A-League winning midfielder Paulo Retre". FC Goa. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  13. ↑ "Paulo Retre signs deal with Wellington Phoenix". RNZ. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  14. ↑ Kermeen, Mat (26 July 2024). "Wellington Phoenix sign two-time A-League winner Paulo Retre". Stuff. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  15. ↑ Rollo, Phillip (28 December 2024). "Wellington Phoenix down Newcastle Jets after Kosta Barbarouses scores from inside centre circle". Stuff. Retrieved 29 December 2024.
  16. ↑ Phoenix, Wellington (29 May 2026). "Nix confirm men's departures". Wellington Phoenix. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "Melbourne City young gun Paulo Retre looks to next opportunity in semi-final". The Age. 19 April 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "Melbourne City derby win would be sweeter for former Victory old boy Paulo Retre". Sydney Morning Herald. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  19. ↑ "Paulo Retre is ready to fill another void for Sydney FC". The Daily Telegraph. 26 December 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  20. ↑ "Paulo Retre". ALeagueStats.com. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  21. ↑ "P. Retre". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  22. ↑ Punshon, John. "2010 Victorian Men's Premier League Results". OzFootball.net. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  23. ↑ Punshon, John. "2011 Victorian Men's Premier League Results". OzFootball.net. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  24. ↑ Punshon, John. "2012 Victorian Men's Premier League Results". OzFootball.net. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  25. ↑ "Match Details". Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  26. ↑ "Bagan beat Goa to set up season's second derby". Times of India. 1 September 2023.
  27. ↑ "Sydney FC set new Australian record with Grand Final success". Football Federation Australia. 1 September 2020. Archived from the original on 6 September 2020. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
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