Paulo Lima stats
São Tomé and Príncipe
Match-by-match stats
P. Lima
VPSMidfielder
P. Lima vs Inter Turku
3 games playedPaulo Lima's next match is on Saturday at 12:00 against Inter Turku. See how Paulo Lima did in earlier matches against Inter Turku.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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VPSvINT
Saturday 12:00Sat 12:00Before the next match
VPS v Inter Turku, SaturdayWhat Inter Turku allow left central midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at LCM against Inter Turku in their last 20 matches; league average from the Veikkausliiga.
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Odds OutliersPaulo Lima 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Paulo Lima has appeared in 27 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 2,258 minutes at an average rating of 6.70. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Veikkausliiga | 27 | 2,258 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 6.70 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.45 |
| Total | 28 | 2,348 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 6.69 |
Attacking stats
Paulo Lima has taken 24 shots with 5 on target (21% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 94 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.6 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 43rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paulo Lima has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 174 minutes. Paulo Lima has set up 13 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 23rd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Paulo Lima has completed 755 of 939 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Paulo Lima completes 6 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 119 duels .
Defending stats
Paulo Lima makes 27 tackles and 46 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 19th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Paulo Lima has committed 28 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.7 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left central midfielder (18 appearances), also at right central midfielder (7) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
VPS squad
C. Holmelund
23 yrs#9J. Muzinga
23 yrs#11X. Odhiambo22 yrs#20H. Salomaa23 yrs#25
W. Samaké
22 yrs#29S. Ngobi
21 yrsJ. Turfkruier
24 yrs#7P. Lima
28 yrs#8
S. Lindholm24 yrs#14D. Terrnava21 yrs#17R. Forsbacka#26J. Vahtera30 yrs#30A. Räisänen28 yrs#34
26 yrs
28 yrs
24 yrs
23 yrs
19 yrsSão Tomé and Príncipe squad
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Taça De Portugal | 3 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2.47 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taça De Portugal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Paulo Lima
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Paulo Lima has scored 1 goal across 27 appearances (27 starts), totalling 2258 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Paulo Lima has attempted 24 shots with 5 on target, a 21% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.56 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paulo Lima has created 13 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 6 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (60% success rate). Paulo Lima has contributed 13 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paulo Lima has registered 27 tackles (24 won), 46 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 755 from 939 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Paulo Lima has won 119 of 285 total duels.
Discipline
Paulo Lima has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 28 fouls and winning 29.
About Paulo Lima
Paulo Lima is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for VPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing São Tomé and Príncipe. Paulo Lima is left-footed and wears the number 8 shirt. Born on 5 June 1998.
Most recent appearance
Paulo Lima's most recent match was away at KuPS on July 7th. VPS lost 2-0. Paulo Lima played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Paulo Lima and VPS are next in action on October 29th against Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VPS vs Inter Turku match preview.
Teammates at VPS
Paulo Lima currently plays alongside Arnold Adu-Boahen, Dren Terrnava, Casper Holmelund, Sahid Ngobi, Jonathan Muzinga, Simon Lindholm, Miika Niemi, Martti Haukioja, A. Piispa, Rasmus Forsbacka, Lassana Mané, Eino Ehrnrooth, Henri Salomaa, Paulo Lima, Vilmer Rönnberg, Jayden Turfkruier, Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan, Mamadou Jalloh, Yassin Daoussi, Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi, Razak Simpson, Joonas Vahtera, Lucas Väyrynen, E. Okereke, Wilson Samaké, Xavier Odhiambo and Antti-Ville Räisänen at VPS.