João Paulo
Cape Verde
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João Paulo 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, João Paulo has appeared in 6 Superliga matches this season, totalling 400 minutes at an average rating of 7.01. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.50 | 95 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.45 | 83 |
| Shots | 12 | 2.70 | 89 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1.60 | 99 |
| Shot accuracy | 58.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 84 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.29 | n/a | 72 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.23 | 70 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.67 | 52 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.45 | 62 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.70 | 27 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.67 | 23 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 20 |
João Paulo has taken 12 shots with 7 on target (58% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 33 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 89th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Paulo has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 133 minutes. João Paulo has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 175 | 39.40 | 46 |
| Accurate passes | 151 | 34.00 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.90 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.67 | 64 |
| Backward passes | 34 | 7.65 | 73 |
| Passes (final third) | 7 | 1.58 | 1 |
João Paulo has completed 151 of 175 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.67 | 61 |
| Dribble attempts | 11 | 2.48 | 85 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 21 |
| Duels won | 31 | 6.97 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 8 | 1.80 | 93 |
| Touches | 276 | 62.10 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 52 | 11.70 | 56 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.23 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 2.48 | 93 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.45 | 38 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 3.60 | 72 |
João Paulo completes 3 dribbles at a 27% success rate and wins 31 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 2.02 | 70 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.45 | 17 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.90 | 55 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.35 | 60 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 18 | 4.05 | 38 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
João Paulo makes 9 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 70th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.90 | 32 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.23 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 52 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 3.38 | 84 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
João Paulo has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right central midfielder (3 appearances), also at left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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26 yrsJoão Paulo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 36 | 2,802 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 44 | 7.11 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Europa League | 4 | 369 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 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 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 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 |
Champions LeagueAbout João Paulo
Superliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Superliga, João Paulo has scored 2 goals across 6 appearances (4 starts), totalling 400 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. João Paulo has attempted 12 shots with 7 on target, a 58% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 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 3 successful dribbles from 11 attempts (27% success rate). João Paulo has contributed 3 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Paulo has registered 9 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 151 from 175 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. João Paulo has won 31 of 48 total duels.
Discipline
João Paulo has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 11.
About João Paulo
João Paulo is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for FCSB in the Superliga, representing Cape Verde. João Paulo is left-footed and wears the number 18 shirt. Born on 26 May 1998.
Most recent appearance
João Paulo's most recent match was away at UTA Arad on January 15th. FCSB lost 1-3. João Paulo played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.9.
Recent matches
Next fixture
João Paulo and FCSB are next in action on May 30th against Dinamo Bucureşti in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dinamo Bucureşti vs FCSB match preview.
Teammates at FCSB
João Paulo currently plays alongside Dylan Batubinsika, André Duarte, Mihai Toma, Luca Gabriel Stancu, João Paulo, Risto Radunovic, Octavian Popescu, Juri Cisotti, Arnold Garita, Eddy Gnahoré, Andrei Dăncuș, David Miculescu, Dennis Politic, Ofri Arad, Ronny Labonne, Valentin Crețu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Popescu, Aymen Boutoutaou, Joyskim Dawa, Ștefan Târnovanu, Mihai Udrea, David Popa, Alexandru Stoian, Matei Popa and Ricardo Pădurariu at FCSB.