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World Cup
Round of 32
Argentina
3 - 2
L
Cape Verde Islands
João Paulo
FCSB
Contract until: 30 Jun 2028
Cape Verde Islands
About Us
João Paulo is a professional footballer known for consistent performances across competitions. He has played 31 matches, scoring — goals and providing — assists, contributing in both attack and defense.
He has gained experience across multiple football leagues and tournaments, improving his overall performance in game. With an average rating of 6.62, he shows steady and reliable form.
His performances are often featured in football previews, highlighting his match impact. Explore full stats, recent matches, and career details below.
Career overview
Appearances
31
Clean sheets
11
Goals conceded
35
Minutes played
2,558
Yellow cards
2
World Cup
Argentina
Cape Verde Islands
Summary (recent months)
Monthly average rating
Season statistics
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2026 · World Cup · Cape Verde Islands
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2024/2025 · Europa League · Sheriff
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2024/2025 · Europa Conference League · Sheriff
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2026 · CAF World Cup Qualifiers · Cape Verde Islands
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2023/2024 · Europa League · Sheriff
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2023/2024 · Champions League · Sheriff
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2022 · CAF World Cup Qualifiers · Cape Verde Islands
World Cup
Cape Verde Islands
Appearances
2
Lineups
1
Minutes played
104
Average rating
7.04
Draws
2
Shots
2
Shots off target
1
Successful dribbles
1
Dribble attempts
3
Tackles
2
Interceptions
6
Clearances
7
Duels won
10
Total duels
15
Aerials won
3
Dribbled past
1
Passes
51
Accurate passes
42
Pass accuracy %
82.35
Long balls
2
Long balls won
1
Crosses
5
Clean sheets
2
Fouls drawn
4
Europa League
Sheriff
Appearances
4
Lineups
4
Minutes played
369
Wins
1
Losses
3
Tackles
1
Duels won
2
Total duels
6
Passes
16
Accurate passes
13
Pass accuracy %
81.25
Long balls
1
Long balls won
1
Goals conceded
4
Fouls drawn
1
Europa Conference League
Sheriff
Appearances
2
Lineups
2
Minutes played
168
Losses
2
Goals conceded
3
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Cape Verde Islands
Appearances
8
Lineups
7
Minutes played
621
Average rating
6.42
Wins
5
Draws
2
Losses
1
Clean sheets
6
Goals conceded
7
Europa League
Sheriff
Appearances
9
Lineups
9
Minutes played
731
Average rating
6.45
Wins
2
Draws
3
Losses
4
Shots
1
Shots off target
1
Successful dribbles
6
Dribble attempts
16
Key passes
2
Big chances created
1
Tackles
3
Interceptions
4
Clearances
4
Duels won
17
Total duels
46
Aerials won
6
Dribbled past
1
Passes
106
Accurate passes
88
Pass accuracy %
83.02
Long balls
3
Long balls won
3
Key passes
2
Goals conceded
15
Fouls
4
Fouls drawn
2
Offsides
1
Yellow cards
2
Red cards
1
Champions League
Sheriff
Appearances
4
Lineups
4
Minutes played
420
Average rating
7.19
Wins
2
Losses
2
Shots
6
Shots on target
2
Shots off target
1
Key passes
1
Tackles
7
Interceptions
3
Clearances
3
Blocked shots
1
Duels won
22
Total duels
34
Aerials won
2
Passes
58
Accurate passes
44
Pass accuracy %
75.86
Long balls
6
Long balls won
3
Crosses
1
Key passes
1
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded
5
Fouls
1
Fouls drawn
10
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
Cape Verde Islands
Appearances
2
Lineups
2
Minutes played
145
Wins
1
Draws
1
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded
1
Competition statistics
Career totals by competition
| Competition | Seasons | Apps | Min | CS | Saves | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CAF World Cup Qualifiers
|
2026, 2022 | 10 | 766 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Champions League
|
2023/2024 | 4 | 420 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
|
Europa Conference League
|
2024/2025 | 2 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
|
Europa League
|
2024/2025, 2023/2024 | 13 | 1,100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
|
World Cup
|
2026 | 2 | 104 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Transfer history
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9 Jul 2021
Undisclosed
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3 Feb 2026
€600,000
FCSB
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1 Jul 2025
Undisclosed
Sheriff
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1 Jul 2023
Undisclosed
Sheriff
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1 Jul 2019
Undisclosed
Trophies
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Competition Sheriff
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Competition Sheriff
Team history
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Cape Verde Islands National 8 Jun 2021#8
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FCSB 3 Feb 2026 – 30 Jun 2028#18
Matches
| # | Date | Competition | Match | Score | Result | Min | G | A | YC | RC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03 Jul 2026 |
World Cup
|
Argentina
vs
Cape Verde Islands
|
3 - 2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
Cape Verde Islands
vs
Saudi Arabia
|
0 - 0 | D | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 21 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
Uruguay
vs
Cape Verde Islands
|
2 - 2 | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 15 Jun 2026 |
World Cup
|
Spain
vs
Cape Verde Islands
|
0 - 0 | D | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |