Paulo Lima
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Paulo Lima 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Paulo Lima has appeared in 16 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,413 minutes at an average rating of 6.40. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 53 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 25 |
| Shots | 15 | 1.00 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 49 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 41 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 47 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.25 | n/a | 53 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.51 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.32 | 36 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 83 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 10 | 0.60 | 24 |
| Chances created | 10 | 0.64 | 33 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 15 |
Paulo Lima has taken 15 shots with 4 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 94 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paulo Lima has 0 assists and 10 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 141 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 598 | 38.10 | 51 |
| Accurate passes | 477 | 30.40 | 49 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 34 | 2.17 | 72 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 4 |
| Backward passes | 102 | 6.50 | 25 |
| Passes (final third) | 105 | 6.69 | 73 |
Paulo Lima has completed 477 of 598 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 51st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.25 | 18 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.38 | 18 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 71 | 4.52 | 43 |
| Aerials won | 27 | 1.72 | 94 |
| Touches | 788 | 50.20 | 33 |
| Possession lost | 153 | 9.75 | 31 |
| Dribbled past | 11 | 0.70 | 53 |
| Fouls won | 17 | 1.08 | 45 |
| Dispossessed | 19 | 1.21 | 59 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Paulo Lima completes 4 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 71 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.21 | 21 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 1.15 | 60 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 1.72 | 72 |
| Clearances | 30 | 1.91 | 81 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 81 | 5.16 | 80 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 3 | 0.19 | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Paulo Lima makes 19 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 30 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 74 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 21st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 15 | 0.96 | 34 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.13 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 7.50 | n/a | 78 |
| Foul involvements | 32 | 2.04 | 30 |
| 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 |
Paulo Lima has committed 15 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 7.5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left central midfielder (10 appearances), also at right central midfielder (5) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Taça De Portugal | 3 | 240 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2.47 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taça De Portugal | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Paulo Lima
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Paulo Lima has scored 1 goal across 16 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1413 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Paulo Lima has attempted 15 shots with 4 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paulo Lima has created 10 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 4 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (67% success rate). Paulo Lima has contributed 10 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paulo Lima has registered 19 tackles (18 won), 27 interceptions, and 30 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 477 from 598 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Paulo Lima has won 71 of 187 total duels.
Discipline
Paulo Lima has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 15 fouls and winning 17.
About Paulo Lima
Paulo Lima is a 28-year-old midfielder playing for VPS in the Veikkausliiga, representing Portugal. 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 HJK on August 17th. VPS lost 2-1. Paulo Lima played 87 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Paulo Lima and VPS are next in action on January 7th against KuPS in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the KuPS vs VPS match preview.
Teammates at VPS
Paulo Lima currently plays alongside Paulo Lima, Yassin Daoussi, Xavier Odhiambo, Casper Holmelund, Will Wilson, Antti-Ville Räisänen, Lucas Väyrynen, Luka Smyth, Miika Niemi, Jayden Turfkruier, Simon Lindholm, Rasmus Forsbacka, Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan, A. Piispa, Lassana Mané, Eino Ehrnrooth, Martti Haukioja, Jonathan Muzinga, E. Okereke, Mamadou Jalloh, Vilmer Rönnberg, Razak Simpson, A. Kuek, Joonas Vahtera and Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi at VPS.