Meet Paulo Bernardo, the Celtic star who needs a strong 25/26 season

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Paulo Bernardo is a player who, on the whole, has impressed during his time in Glasgow.

After a successful loan spell, Bernardo made his stay at Celtic permanent in the summer 2024 transfer window.

Since then, the Portuguese midfielder hasn’t always been a first team regular and had to settle for a place on the bench for the majority of the time.

That doesn’t take away his impact at Parkhead and he has scored some impressive goals – most notably against Rangers.

He faces a tough challenge to dislodge record signing Arne Engels and knows that the upcoming season will be his biggest in a Celtic shirt.

Here is absolutely everything you need to know about Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo as we answer all of your frequently asked questions.

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Paulo Bernardo age

Paulo Bernardo was born in Almada, Portugal on 24 January, 2002. He began his career in the Benfica youth academy and rose through the ranks to even make a handful of first team appearances. Bernardo then spent time out on loan at Pacos Ferreira before joining Celtic, where he is today.

As of May 2025, Bernardo is 23 years old.

Paulo Bernardo height and weight

According to his EA Sports FC 25 profile, Bernardo stands at 1.84m or 6′ 0″ exactly.

He weighs approximately 78kg, or 12.28 stone.

Paulo Bernardo’s Celtic contract and salary

View every Celtic player’s weekly wages.

• Weekly wage: £11,000
• Annual salary: £572,000
• Contract expires: June 2029

Paulo Bernardo’s Celtic stats

Does Paulo Bernardo have a girlfriend?

Yes, Paulo Bernardo is in a relationship with his girlfriend, Viviana Gonzaga. They have been together for three years.

Paulo Bernardo Instagram

Paulo Bernardo can be found on Instagram @paulogbernardo. As of May 2025, he has 121,000 followers.

Paulo Bernardo song

Paulo Bernardo revealed during an interview with the Daily Record in January 2025 that he used to sing along to the famous chant about teammate Jota, before he joined the Hoops in 2023.

He said: “I heard the song before – even when I was still in Portugal! I think it’s a nice song. Jota did very well the last two years when he was here. The fans love him and I think he loves the fans too.”