Paulo Lima
PortugalMatch-by-match stats
Paulo Lima 2026 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Paulo Lima has appeared in 21 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,785 minutes at an average rating of 6.78. 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 | 55 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.05 | 20 |
| Shots | 19 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.30 | 46 |
| Shot accuracy | 26.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Shot conversion | 5.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 43 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.50 | 61 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.35 | 46 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 78 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 12 | 0.60 | 12 |
| Chances created | 12 | 0.61 | 19 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 12 |
Paulo Lima has taken 19 shots with 5 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 94 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.5 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 46th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paulo Lima has 0 assists and 12 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 149 minutes. Paulo Lima has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 773 | 39.00 | 49 |
| Accurate passes | 623 | 31.40 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 36 |
| Long balls won | 43 | 2.17 | 63 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.10 | 9 |
| Backward passes | 134 | 6.76 | 24 |
| Passes (final third) | 133 | 6.71 | 69 |
Paulo Lima has completed 623 of 773 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 49th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.25 | 25 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.45 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 23 |
| Duels won | 97 | 4.89 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 37 | 1.87 | 96 |
| Touches | 1032 | 52.00 | 38 |
| Possession lost | 195 | 9.83 | 37 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.71 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 1.11 | 48 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 1.01 | 50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Paulo Lima completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 97 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.26 | 33 |
| Tackles won | 23 | 1.16 | 64 |
| Interceptions | 37 | 1.87 | 80 |
| Clearances | 35 | 1.76 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 102 | 5.14 | 80 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 7 | 0.35 | 69 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Paulo Lima makes 25 tackles and 37 interceptions , adding 35 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 71 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 33rd percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 19 | 0.96 | 25 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.20 | 59 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.05 | 52 |
| Fouls per card | 4.75 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 41 | 2.07 | 34 |
| 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 19 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.8 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left central midfielder (13 appearances), also at right central midfielder (6) and central midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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19 yrsPaulo Lima previous seasons
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 21 appearances (21 starts), totalling 1785 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Paulo Lima has attempted 19 shots with 5 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.51 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paulo Lima has created 12 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). Paulo Lima has contributed 12 key passes and 11 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paulo Lima has registered 25 tackles (23 won), 37 interceptions, and 35 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 623 from 773 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Paulo Lima has won 97 of 236 total duels.
Discipline
Paulo Lima has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 19 fouls and winning 22.
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 Lahti on July 20th. VPS lost 0-1. Paulo Lima played 79 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.91.
Recent matches
Teammates at VPS
Paulo Lima currently plays alongside Razak Simpson, Paulo Lima, Oluwaseyi Ogunniyi, Lassana Mané, Martti Haukioja, Jayden Turfkruier, A. Piispa, Eino Ehrnrooth, Rasmus Forsbacka, Dren Terrnava, Mamadou Jalloh, Miika Niemi, Yassin Daoussi, Vilmer Rönnberg, Henri Salomaa, Joonas Vahtera, Simon Lindholm, Casper Holmelund, Jonathan Muzinga, Kevin Kouassivi-Benissan, Lucas Väyrynen, E. Okereke, Wilson Samaké, Xavier Odhiambo and Antti-Ville Räisänen at VPS.