List of Famous people born in Paraná, Brazil

Édson Bastos Barreto or simply Édson Bastos , is a Brazilian goalkeeper who plays for Foz do Iguaçu Futebol Clube.

Adhemir de Barros, best known as Paraná, was an association footballer. He played at São Bento, São Paulo, Londrina, and Brazil national football team, which had participated at 1966 FIFA World Cup, playing one match.

Emílson Sánchez Cribari is a Brazilian footballer who played as a centre back.

Hidekazu Takayama is a Brazilian politician and pastor from Rolândia, having served as city councillor and state representative.

Sérgio Paese is a former racing driver who has competed in the 1996 International Formula 3000 season and subsequently raced in Indy Lights and Stock Car Brasil.

Abner Felipe Souza de Almeida, simply known as Abner, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left back for Farense.

Marcos Aurélio Galeano,, known as just Galeano, is a former Brazilian footballer at the positions of midfielder and defender. In April 2010, Galeano returned to Palmeiras, club where he spent most of his career, as a staff member.

Pedro Henrique Oldoni do Nascimento, known as Pedro Oldoni, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Sertãozinho as a striker.

Tiago Machowski is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Santa Cruz.

Mário Caetano Filho, better known as Marinho is a Brazilian former professional football player who played as a centre-back. He is most well-known for his time at Flamengo beginning in 1980.