João Paulo stats
Cape Verde
Match-by-match stats
J. Paulo
OtelulMidfielder
J. Paulo vs Farul Constanța
5 games playedJoão Paulo's next match is on Sun 25 Oct at 14:00 against Farul Constanța. See how João Paulo did in earlier matches against Farul Constanța.
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Sun 25 Oct 14:00Sun 14:00Before the next match
Farul Constanța v Otelul, Sun 25 OctWhat Farul Constanța allow left backs
Position stats18 appearances at LB against Farul Constanța in their last 20 matches; league average from the Superliga.
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Odds OutliersJoão Paulo 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, João Paulo has appeared in 10 Superliga matches this season, totalling 612 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga midfielders.
Attacking stats
João Paulo has taken 15 shots with 9 on target (60% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 41 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 76th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Paulo has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 204 minutes. João Paulo has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 28th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
João Paulo has completed 236 of 269 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
João Paulo completes 4 dribbles at a 29% success rate and wins 36 duels .
Defending stats
João Paulo makes 11 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 56 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 38th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
João Paulo has committed 5 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 1.7 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1) and left defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Otelul squad
Ș. Daniel Bană
21 yrsD. Sandu19 yrsR. Postelnicu18 yrsD. Bordun21 yrs
E. Bicfalvi38 yrsAndrézinho
29 yrsP. Fernandes
32 yrsD. Neicu21 yrsM. Frunza20 yrs
P. Nuno31 yrsA. Ciobanu28 yrsC. Chira24 yrs
J. Lameira27 yrs
B. Paz28 yrsJ. Paulo28 yrsD. Aftene
34 yrs
29 yrs
25 yrs
34 yrs
26 yrs
Cape Verde squad
Benchimol24 yrs#9
N. da Costa35 yrs#9
G. Rodrigues35 yrs#11
D. Livramento25 yrs#14
W. Semedo32 yrs#17
T. Arcanjo25 yrs#18
R. Mendes36 yrs#20
H. Varela24 yrs#29
J. Cabral28 yrs#77
K. Lenini29 yrs#6
Djé23 yrs#8
L. Duarte29 yrs#15
D. Duarte27 yrs#23
A. Santos21 yrs#35
J. Monteiro32 yrs#35J. Paulo28 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 3 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.29 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 197 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.17 |
 World Cup | 2 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.04 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 36 | 2,802 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 44 | 7.11 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 420 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7.08 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.38 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 4 | 369 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 410 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 7.22 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 360 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7.24 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europa League | 9 | 731 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3.58 |
 Champions League | 4 | 420 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3.59 |
About João Paulo
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, João Paulo has scored 2 goals across 10 appearances (5 starts), totalling 612 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. João Paulo has attempted 15 shots with 9 on target, a 60% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.10 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Paulo has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 14 attempts (29% success rate). João Paulo has contributed 3 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Paulo has registered 11 tackles (3 won), 7 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 236 from 269 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. João Paulo has won 36 of 60 total duels.
Discipline
João Paulo has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 13.
About João Paulo
João Paulo is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for Otelul in the Superliga, representing Cape Verde. João Paulo is left-footed. Born on 26 May 1998.
Most recent appearance
João Paulo's most recent match was at home against Otelul on May 8th. FCSB won 1-0. João Paulo played 34 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.82.
Recent matches
- May 8th1-0 winvsOtelul(34 mins, rating 6.82)
- December 13th1-2 lossvsRwanda(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 4th3-1 lossatMali(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 28th5-0 lossatUniversitatea Craiova(44 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
- February 9th2-2 drawvsPetrolul 52(44 mins, rating 6.41)
Next fixture
João Paulo and Otelul are next in action on November 27th against Farul Constanța in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Farul Constanța vs Otelul match preview.
Teammates at Otelul
João Paulo currently plays alongside Diego Zivulic, Ștefan Daniel Bană, Julián Bonilla, Răzvan Alin Trif, Pedro Nuno, D. Sandu, Radu Postelnicu, Denis Bordun, Manuel Lopes, A. Ciobanu, Cristian Chira, Eric Bicfalvi, Gabriel Ursu, Vadik Murria Soriano, João Lameira, Andrézinho, Patrick Fernandes, Darius Paharnicu, Milen Zhelev, Andrei Rus, Bruno Paz, Kazu, João Paulo, Iustin Popescu, Dan-Emilian Neicu, Cosmin Dur Bozoanca, Dan-Cristian Neicu, Matei Frunza, Dragos Aftene and Paul Iacob at Otelul.