Paulinho Paula
Brazil
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Paulinho Paula 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Paulinho Paula has appeared in 18 Serie A matches this season, totalling 858 minutes at an average rating of 6.31. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 18 | 858 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 25 | 6.31 |
| Copa do Brasil | 5 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.70 |
| Total | 23 | 1,044 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 6.39 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots | 12 | 1.30 | 51 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.50 | 67 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 82 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 21 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 21 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.42 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.31 | 40 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.80 | 36 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.21 | 11 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
Paulinho Paula has taken 12 shots with 5 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 72 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.7 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 51st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paulinho Paula has 0 assists and 8 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 429 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 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 442 | 46.40 | 65 |
| Accurate passes | 386 | 40.50 | 67 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.78 | 49 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.10 | 32 |
| Backward passes | 62 | 6.50 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 54 | 5.66 | 50 |
Paulinho Paula has completed 386 of 442 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.63 | 48 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 1.78 | 65 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 16 |
| Duels won | 58 | 6.08 | 86 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.94 | 67 |
| Touches | 618 | 64.80 | 67 |
| Possession lost | 109 | 11.43 | 60 |
| Dribbled past | 15 | 1.57 | 96 |
| Fouls won | 18 | 1.89 | 80 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.36 | 79 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Paulinho Paula completes 6 dribbles at a 35% success rate and wins 58 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 2.62 | 87 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 1.26 | 70 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.84 | 46 |
| Clearances | 9 | 0.94 | 39 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 50 | 5.24 | 85 |
| 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 | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Paulinho Paula makes 25 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 34 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 87th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 2.62 | 94 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.63 | 97 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.10 | 70 |
| Fouls per card | 4.17 | n/a | 36 |
| Foul involvements | 43 | 4.51 | 91 |
| 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 25 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.2 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly right central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (2) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
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 18 appearances (9 starts), totalling 858 minutes. Paulinho Paula has attempted 12 shots with 5 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.66 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 6 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (35% success rate). Paulinho Paula has contributed 8 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paulinho Paula has registered 25 tackles (12 won), 8 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 386 from 442 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Paulinho Paula has won 58 of 131 total duels.
Discipline
Paulinho Paula has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 18.
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 July 24th. Internacional lost 3-1. Paulinho Paula played 19 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.83.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Paulinho Paula and Internacional are next in action on April 26th against Santos in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Internacional vs Santos match preview.
Teammates at Internacional
Paulinho Paula currently plays alongside Juninho, Diego Esser, Benjamin, Paulinho Paula, Yago Noal, Allex, Anthoni, Braian Aguirre, Matheus Bahia, Gabriel Mercado, Félix Torres, Sergio Rochet, Kayky, Kauan, Calebe, Alan Patrick, Raykkonen, Niclas Eliasson, Vitinho, Matheus Cunha, Victor Gabriel, Antonio Sanabria, Alerrandro, Ronaldo, Alexandro Bernabei, Rodrigo Villagra, Guillermo Maripán, Thiago Maia, Johan Carbonero, Bruno Henrique and Bruno Gomes at Internacional.