Paulinho Paula
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Paulinho Paula 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Paulinho Paula has appeared in 13 Serie A matches this season, totalling 703 minutes at an average rating of 6.67. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 9 | 1.20 | 48 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.40 | 57 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.51 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.26 | 34 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 8 | 1.00 | 46 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.26 | 19 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Paulinho Paula has taken 9 shots with 3 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 78 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 48th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paulinho Paula has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 352 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 376 | 48.10 | 71 |
| Accurate passes | 330 | 42.20 | 70 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Long balls won | 15 | 1.92 | 58 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.13 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 44 | 5.63 | 32 |
| Passes (final third) | 48 | 6.15 | 59 |
Paulinho Paula has completed 330 of 376 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 71st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.64 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 2.05 | 77 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 17 |
| Duels won | 44 | 5.63 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.77 | 56 |
| Touches | 518 | 66.30 | 75 |
| Possession lost | 93 | 11.91 | 62 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 1.79 | 98 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 1.79 | 74 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.41 | 84 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Paulinho Paula completes 5 dribbles at a 31% success rate and wins 44 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 2.43 | 81 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 1.15 | 63 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.77 | 44 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.77 | 33 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 5.38 | 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 | 34 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Paulinho Paula makes 19 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 81st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 18 | 2.30 | 89 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.51 | 88 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.13 | 79 |
| Fouls per card | 4.50 | n/a | 42 |
| Foul involvements | 32 | 4.10 | 88 |
| 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 |
Paulinho Paula has committed 18 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (2) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Paulinho Paula previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 11 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4.83 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 7 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5.69 |
 Copa do Brasil | 1 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 21 | 1,686 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 42 | 6.99 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 28 | 2,443 | 5 | 1 | 27 | 75 | 6.96 |
 Kings Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 239 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 23 | 1,645 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 47 | 6.90 |
About Paulinho Paula
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Paulinho Paula has featured across 13 appearances (8 starts), totalling 703 minutes. Paulinho Paula has attempted 9 shots with 3 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paulinho Paula has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 5 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (31% success rate). Paulinho Paula has contributed 8 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paulinho Paula has registered 19 tackles (9 won), 6 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 330 from 376 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Paulinho Paula has won 44 of 103 total duels.
Discipline
Paulinho Paula has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 18 fouls and winning 14.
About Paulinho Paula
Paulinho Paula is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Internacional in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Paulinho Paula is right-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 8 January 1997.
Most recent appearance
Paulinho Paula's most recent match was away at Bragantino on June 8th. Internacional lost 3-1. Paulinho Paula played 10 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- June 8th3-1 lossatBragantino(10 mins, rating 6.62)
- August 18th2-0 winvsFluminense(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 21st2-2 drawatBotafogo(28 mins, rating 6.73)
- September 27th1-2 winatAthletic Club(4 mins, rating 6.67)
- June 10th1-2 lossvsMirassol(67 mins, rating 6.82)
Next fixture
Paulinho Paula and Internacional are next in action on January 1st against Cruzeiro in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Internacional vs Cruzeiro match preview.
Teammates at Internacional
Paulinho Paula currently plays alongside Bruno Tabata, Yago Noal, Johan Carbonero, Richard, Victor Gabriel, Ronaldo, Paulinho Paula, Clayton, Alexandro Bernabei, Diego Esser, Matheus Bahia, Félix Torres, Henrique Menke, Bruno Gomes, Benjamin, Kauan, Alan Patrick, Vitinho, Anthoni, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Mercado, Juninho, Braian Aguirre, Allex, Sergio Rochet, Bruno Henrique, Thiago Maia, Alerrandro, Rodrigo Villagra, Raykkonen, Kayky, Alan Rodríguez and Guillermo Maripán at Internacional.