Paulista FC was one of 25 clubs from Brazil that had teams playing during Gothia Cup 2012. They participated with one team in Boys 17. In addition to Paulista FC, 23 other teams from 10 different countries played in Boys 17. They were divided into 6 different groups, whereof Paulista FC could be found in Group 6 together with IF FF Hammarby, Vasas Academy Ltd and BK Häcken. Paulista FC comes from 000 São Paulo which lies approximately 11000 km from Göteborg, where Gothia Cup takes place. The area around 000 São Paulo does also provide 22 additional clubs participating during Gothia Cup 2012 (Among others: Esporte Uniao, Monte Libano, Space/Ordin, Space/Amoritas, Hipica Campinas, InterClubes, Club da Turma, Futebol Futuro, Clube Campo Belo and Space/Resenha Paulista).