Creedence Clearwater Couto (born March 6, 1979), commonly known as Paulista, is a Brazilian association footballer who played as a striker for Santa Cruz in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. A journeyman, he has spent the majority of his career in the lower reaches of Brazilian football apart from one loan spell at Lierse of Belgium's Pro League in 2005. He also had an unsuccessful trial at Stabæk of Norway in 2006. Name He is perhaps best known for his unusual name, which has featured in many articles on extravagant sporting birth names. His parents were big fans of the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival and decided to adopt this name for their son. References 1979 births Living people Brazilian footballers Guarani FC players Figueirense FC players Lierse S.K. players Association football forwards Footballers from São Paulo (state)