Paulinho Paula stats
Brazil
Match-by-match stats
P. Paula
InternacionalMidfielder
P. Paula vs Botafogo
2 games played, 3 more on the benchPaulinho Paula's next match is on Saturday at 20:30 against Botafogo. See how Paulinho Paula did in earlier matches against Botafogo.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Apr 25, 2026 | |||||||||||
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| Nov 6, 2023 |
INLvBOT
Saturday 20:30Sat 20:30Before the next match
Internacional v Botafogo, SaturdayWhat Botafogo allow right central midfielders
Position stats5 appearances at RCM against Botafogo in their last 20 matches; league average from the Serie A.
Best odds on P. Paula
Odds OutliersPaulinho Paula 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Paulinho Paula has appeared in 23 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,120 minutes at an average rating of 6.38. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 23 | 1,120 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 34 | 6.38 |
 Copa do Brasil | 5 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.70 |
| Total | 28 | 1,306 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 41 | 6.44 |
Attacking stats
Paulinho Paula has taken 13 shots with 5 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 86 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paulinho Paula has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 560 minutes. Paulinho Paula has set up 8 shots for teammates, worth 0.6 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 26th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Paulinho Paula has completed 465 of 538 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 49th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Paulinho Paula completes 9 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 77 duels .
Defending stats
Paulinho Paula makes 34 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 33 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Paulinho Paula has committed 29 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.6 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right central midfielder (6 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (2) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Internacional squad
J. Carbonero
27 yrs#7
Alerrandro
26 yrs#9
Kayky23 yrs#11
A. Sanabria
30 yrs#19
Vitinho27 yrs#28
Raykkonen18 yrs#48
R. Villagra
25 yrs#5
B. Henrique36 yrs#8
A. Patrick35 yrs#10
Ronaldo29 yrs#16
N. Eliasson
30 yrs#17P. Paula29 yrs#27
T. Maia29 yrs#29
Calebe26 yrs#30Allex20 yrs#31Benjamin
20 yrs#33
Y. Noal19 yrs#37
32 yrs
29 yrs
33 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 21 | 1,686 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 42 | 6.99 |
2022/2023
| 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 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 3 | 239 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7.07 |
2021/2022
| 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 23 appearances (11 starts), totalling 1120 minutes. Paulinho Paula has attempted 13 shots with 5 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.80 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paulinho Paula has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 20 attempts (45% success rate). Paulinho Paula has contributed 8 key passes and 13 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paulinho Paula has registered 34 tackles (17 won), 8 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 465 from 538 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Paulinho Paula has won 77 of 162 total duels.
Discipline
Paulinho Paula has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 29 fouls and winning 22.
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 Grêmio on April 26th. Internacional drew 1-1. Paulinho Paula played 21 minutes with a match rating of 6.29.
Recent matches
- April 17th2-0 lossatMirassol(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 26th1-1 drawatGrêmio(21 mins, rating 6.29)
- August 5th2-1 winvsCorinthians(44 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.6)
- June 25th1-0 lossatSão Paulo(79 mins, rating 7.2)
- November 10th1-2 winatChapecoense(90 mins, rating 6.69)
Next fixture
Paulinho Paula and Internacional are next in action on October 18th against Botafogo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Internacional vs Botafogo match preview.
Teammates at Internacional
Paulinho Paula currently plays alongside Bruno Gomes, Juninho, Yago Noal, Ronaldo, Alerrandro, Antonio Sanabria, Anthoni, Kayky, Matheus Bahia, Niclas Eliasson, Gabriel Mercado, Kauan, Calebe, Sergio Rochet, Alan Patrick, Vitinho, Paulinho Paula, Allex, Diego Esser, Matheus Cunha, Raykkonen, Victor Gabriel, Félix Torres, Benjamin, Braian Aguirre, Alexandro Bernabei, Rodrigo Villagra, Guillermo Maripán, Johan Carbonero, Thiago Maia and Bruno Henrique at Internacional.