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Height
18
Shirt
28 years
May 26, 1998
Left
Preferred foot
Cape Verde
Country
€760K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Left-back, Central Midfielder
LB
DM
CM

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches77%Shot attempts74%Goals84%
Chances created24%Aerial duels won92%Defensive contributions52%
Transfer value: €760K
Highest: €790K(Oct 1, 2026)
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Superliga 2026/2027

3
Goals
0
Assists
5
Started
14
Matches
785
Minutes played
6.85
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats
Team
Minutes played
Position
Goals
Assists
Yellow cards
Red cards
Rating
Liga I

Nov 7

Corvinul Hunedoara
L0 - 1
FCSB
54
-
0
0
0
0
7.1
Liga I

Nov 2

Universitatea Cluj
L1 - 0
FCSB
45
-
0
0
0
0
6.3
Liga I

Oct 24

Rapid București
W4 - 1
FCSB
26
-
1
0
0
0
7.4
Liga I

Oct 19

FC Voluntari
W1 - 2
FCSB
45
-
0
0
0
0
6.6
Liga I

Oct 10

Oțelul Galați
W1 - 0
FCSB
34
-
0
0
0
0
6.7
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification

Sep 29

Rwanda
L1 - 2
Cape Verde
0
-
0
0
0
0
-
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification

Sep 25

Mali
L3 - 1
Cape Verde
0
-
0
0
0
0
-
Liga I

Sep 19

Universitatea Craiova
L5 - 0
FCSB
45
-
0
0
1
0
6.6
Liga I

Sep 14

Petrolul Ploiești
D2 - 2
FCSB
45
-
0
0
0
0
6.3
Liga I

Sep 5

Dinamo București
L2 - 1
FCSB
90
DM
0
0
1
0
6.3
FCSB

Nov 7

Liga I
Corvinul Hunedoara
L0 - 1
54‎’‎
7.1

Nov 2

Liga I
Universitatea Cluj
L1 - 0
45‎’‎
6.3

Oct 24

Liga I
Rapid București
W4 - 1
26‎’‎
7.4

Oct 19

Liga I
FC Voluntari
W1 - 2
45‎’‎
6.6

Oct 10

Liga I
Oțelul Galați
W1 - 0
34‎’‎
6.7
2026/2027

Season performance
Minutes played: 785

Shooting

Goals
3
Shots
19
Shots on target
10
Headed shots
3

Passing

Assists
0
Successful passes
292
Successful passes %
85.6%
Accurate long balls
12
Accurate long balls %
63.2%
Chances created
5
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
3
Successful crosses %
18.8%

Possession

Successful dribbles
9
Successful dribbles %
42.9%
Duels won
55
Duels won %
59.8%
Aerial duels won
16
Aerial duels won %
59.3%
Touches
534
Touches in opposition box
19
Dispossessed
4
Fouls won
18

Defending

Defensive contributions
40
Tackles
12
Interceptions
9
Blocked shots
4
Fouls committed
10
Penalties conceded
1
Recoveries
39
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
3
Clearances
15
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
15

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
Red cards
0

News

About

João Paulo is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for FCSB, born on May 26, 1998, who is left-footed. Follow João Paulo on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026/2027 Superliga season, João Paulo has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 785 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.85, 3 yellow cards.

João Paulo scores highly on Goals and Matches compared to defensive midfielders in the Superliga.

João Paulo's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

João Paulo's next match is on November 22, 2026 when FCSB face FC Argeș Pitesti in the Superliga.

Explore João Paulo's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

João Paulo currently plays for FCSB alongside Valentin Crețu, André Duarte, Ricardo Padurariu, Joyskim Dawa, Andrei Dăncuș, Meriton Korenica, Eddy Gnahoré, Denis Drăguș, David Miculescu, Matei Popa, Paul Arnold Garita, Ofri Arad, Mihai Popescu, Dennis Politic, Dylan Batubinsika, Mihai Toma, Aymen Boutoutaou, Siyabonga Ngezana, Juri Cisotti, Ștefan Târnovanu, Risto Radunović, Mihai Udrea, Karlo Muhar, Luca Stancu, Alexandru Stoian, Ronny Labonne, and David Popa. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

João Paulo's career has also included time at Oțelul Galați, FC Sheriff, Feirense, Leça, and Maria da Fonte.

On the international stage, João Paulo has represented Cape Verde.

João Paulo is from Cape Verde, and the national teams include Ayoni Santos, Carlos Dos Santos, Dailon Livramento, David Moreira, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Deroy Duarte, Diney Borges, Elson Mendes Da Silva, Hélio Varela, Ieltsin Camões, Ivanildo Fernandes, Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, Laros Duarte, Leandro Andrade, Logan Costa, Márcio Rosa, Nuno da Costa, Ryan Mendes, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Steven Moreira, Vozinha, Wagner Pina, Yuran Lopes, Alivia Kelly, Eleia Vieira, Maísa Cardoso, Ivania Moreira, Diana Borges, Natasha Wahnon, Sylviane Gomes, Yeiza Fatima Rodrigues, Sandra Martins, Luana Tavares, Luana Moniz, and Daniela Lopes. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

João Paulo has competed in Superliga, World Cup, Conference League Qualification qualification, Europa League Qualification qualification, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, Super Liga, Europa League, Champions League Qualification qualification, World Cup CAF qualification, Africa Cup of Nations, and Liga Portugal 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of João Paulo, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow João Paulo to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches77%Shot attempts74%Goals84%
Chances created24%Aerial duels won92%Defensive contributions52%

Career

Senior career

FCSBFeb 2026 - now
34
6
22
1
57
6
62
4
42
4
30
2

National team

38
1
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

João Paulo is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for FCSB, born on May 26, 1998, who is left-footed. Follow João Paulo on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026/2027 Superliga season, João Paulo has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 785 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.85, 3 yellow cards.

João Paulo scores highly on Goals and Matches compared to defensive midfielders in the Superliga.

João Paulo's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

João Paulo's next match is on November 22, 2026 when FCSB face FC Argeș Pitesti in the Superliga.

Explore João Paulo's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

João Paulo currently plays for FCSB alongside Valentin Crețu, André Duarte, Ricardo Padurariu, Joyskim Dawa, Andrei Dăncuș, Meriton Korenica, Eddy Gnahoré, Denis Drăguș, David Miculescu, Matei Popa, Paul Arnold Garita, Ofri Arad, Mihai Popescu, Dennis Politic, Dylan Batubinsika, Mihai Toma, Aymen Boutoutaou, Siyabonga Ngezana, Juri Cisotti, Ștefan Târnovanu, Risto Radunović, Mihai Udrea, Karlo Muhar, Luca Stancu, Alexandru Stoian, Ronny Labonne, and David Popa. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

João Paulo's career has also included time at Oțelul Galați, FC Sheriff, Feirense, Leça, and Maria da Fonte.

On the international stage, João Paulo has represented Cape Verde.

João Paulo is from Cape Verde, and the national teams include Ayoni Santos, Carlos Dos Santos, Dailon Livramento, David Moreira, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Deroy Duarte, Diney Borges, Elson Mendes Da Silva, Hélio Varela, Ieltsin Camões, Ivanildo Fernandes, Jamiro Monteiro, Kevin Pina, Laros Duarte, Leandro Andrade, Logan Costa, Márcio Rosa, Nuno da Costa, Ryan Mendes, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Steven Moreira, Vozinha, Wagner Pina, Yuran Lopes, Alivia Kelly, Eleia Vieira, Maísa Cardoso, Ivania Moreira, Diana Borges, Natasha Wahnon, Sylviane Gomes, Yeiza Fatima Rodrigues, Sandra Martins, Luana Tavares, Luana Moniz, and Daniela Lopes. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

João Paulo has competed in Superliga, World Cup, Conference League Qualification qualification, Europa League Qualification qualification, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, Super Liga, Europa League, Champions League Qualification qualification, World Cup CAF qualification, Africa Cup of Nations, and Liga Portugal 2. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of João Paulo, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow João Paulo to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.