João Paulo
Brazil
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João Paulo 2026 season stats
As a left center back, João Paulo has appeared in 6 Serie A matches this season, totalling 521 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 6 | 521 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6.86 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.21 |
| Total | 7 | 611 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6.91 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.20 | 92 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.17 | 75 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.50 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.20 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 68 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.35 | 58 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.30 | 35 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 28 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.17 | 72 |
João Paulo has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 174 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.2 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. João Paulo has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 521 minutes. João Paulo has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 289 | 49.90 | 74 |
| Accurate passes | 252 | 43.50 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 64 |
| Long balls won | 18 | 3.11 | 77 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 17 |
| Backward passes | 30 | 5.18 | 52 |
| Passes (final third) | 17 | 2.94 | 9 |
João Paulo has completed 252 of 289 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 74th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.17 | 17 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Duels won | 23 | 3.97 | 39 |
| Aerials won | 17 | 2.94 | 94 |
| Touches | 363 | 62.70 | 49 |
| Possession lost | 40 | 6.91 | 28 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.35 | 25 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.52 | 38 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
João Paulo completes 0 dribbles and wins 23 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.69 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.52 | 13 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 1.21 | 65 |
| Clearances | 40 | 6.91 | 94 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 4.49 | 85 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.17 | 95 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
João Paulo makes 4 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 40 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 130 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.90 | 92 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.35 | 85 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 69 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 2.42 | 79 |
| 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 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left center back (5 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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João Paulo previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 31 | 2,593 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 6.50 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 16 | 1,114 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie B | 18 | 1,454 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18 | 6.26 |
About João Paulo
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, João Paulo has scored 1 goal across 6 appearances (5 starts), totalling 521 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. João Paulo has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.21 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, João Paulo has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. João Paulo has contributed 2 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, João Paulo has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 7 interceptions, and 40 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 252 from 289 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. João Paulo has won 23 of 41 total duels.
Discipline
João Paulo has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 3.
About João Paulo
João Paulo is a 29-year-old defender playing for Chapecoense in the Serie A, representing Brazil. João Paulo is left-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 4 July 1997.
Most recent appearance
João Paulo's most recent match was away at Palmeiras on January 2nd. Chapecoense lost 1-0. João Paulo played 90 minutes with a match rating of 7.08.
Recent matches
Next fixture
João Paulo and Chapecoense are next in action on May 17th against Vasco da Gama in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Chapecoense vs Vasco da Gama match preview.
Teammates at Chapecoense
João Paulo currently plays alongside Everton, Rafael Santos, Da Silva, Rubens, Ênio, Gustavo Talles, Doma, Kevin Ramírez, Franco Rossi, Kauan Faria, Carvalheira, Camilo, Bruno Matias, Robert Santos, Giovanni Augusto, Gabriel Werner, Vinicius Balieiro, Yannick Bolasie, João Paulo, Neto Pessoa, Mancha, Bruno Nunes de Barros, Vinicius Eduardo, Max Alves, Victor Caetano, Rafael Thyere, Marcinho, David Antunes, Bruno Pacheco, Yago Felipe, Miguel Carvalho, Dylan Borrero, Anderson, Maurício Garcez, Heitor, Matheus Aurélio and Fernando at Chapecoense.