João Paulo
Cape VerdePlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
João Paulo 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, João Paulo has appeared in 36 Superliga matches this season, totalling 2,802 minutes at an average rating of 7.11. 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 | 3 | 0.10 | 61 |
| Goal involvements | 6 | 0.19 | 60 |
| Shots | 43 | 1.40 | 55 |
| Shots on target | 14 | 0.40 | 54 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 61 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.21 | n/a | 55 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.06 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 16 | 0.51 | 47 |
| Shots blocked | 13 | 0.42 | 54 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.06 | 75 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 59 |
| Key passes | 26 | 0.80 | 40 |
| Chances created | 18 | 0.58 | 41 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.13 | 54 |
João Paulo has taken 43 shots with 14 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. João Paulo has 3 assists and 26 key passes , creating 4 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 156 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 59th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1366 | 43.90 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 1154 | 37.10 | 66 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 77 |
| Long balls won | 51 | 1.64 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 19 | 0.61 | 71 |
| Backward passes | 285 | 9.15 | 86 |
| Passes (final third) | 126 | 4.05 | 19 |
João Paulo has completed 1154 of 1366 passes at 84% accuracy , plus 19 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 41 | 1.32 | 88 |
| Dribble attempts | 61 | 1.96 | 75 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 90 |
| Duels won | 212 | 6.81 | 95 |
| Aerials won | 72 | 2.31 | 92 |
| Touches | 2066 | 66.40 | 75 |
| Possession lost | 366 | 11.76 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.35 | 5 |
| Fouls won | 57 | 1.83 | 81 |
| Dispossessed | 28 | 0.90 | 47 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Paulo completes 41 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 212 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 44 | 1.41 | 28 |
| Tackles won | 25 | 0.80 | 29 |
| Interceptions | 35 | 1.12 | 70 |
| Clearances | 88 | 2.83 | 90 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 197 | 6.33 | 90 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
João Paulo makes 44 tackles and 35 interceptions , adding 88 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 64 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 0.61 | 8 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.10 | 23 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Fouls per card | 6.33 | n/a | 58 |
| Foul involvements | 76 | 2.44 | 43 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
João Paulo has committed 19 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.3 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly left defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at left back (8) and left central midfielder (6).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, João Paulo has scored 3 goals and 3 assists across 36 appearances (30 starts), totalling 2802 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. João Paulo has attempted 43 shots with 14 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Paulo has created 18 chances including 4 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 41 successful dribbles from 61 attempts (67% success rate). João Paulo has contributed 26 key passes and 57 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Paulo has registered 44 tackles (25 won), 35 interceptions, and 88 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1154 from 1366 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. João Paulo has won 212 of 342 total duels.
Discipline
João Paulo has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 57.
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 Saudi Arabia on October 5th. FCSB drew 0-0. João Paulo played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.29.
Recent matches
Next fixture
João Paulo and FCSB are next in action on December 20th against Auda in the Europa Conference League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FCSB vs Auda match preview.
Teammates at FCSB
João Paulo currently plays alongside Alexandru Stoian, Matei Popa, Mihai Udrea, Aymen Boutoutaou, David Popa, Laurențiu Vlăsceanu, Ricardo Pădurariu, Dennis Politic, Mihai Lixandru, Andrei Dăncuș, Joyskim Dawa, Ștefan Târnovanu, Ofri Arad, Valentin Crețu, Risto Radunovic, David Miculescu, Octavian Popescu, João Paulo, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Toma, Mihai Popescu, Ronny Labonne, Juri Cisotti, Florin Tănase, Daniel Bîrligea, André Duarte and Eddy Gnahoré at FCSB.