João Paulo
Height
Shirt
Age
Preferred foot
Country
Transfer value
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Started
11
Matches
—
Minutes played
Rating
Yellow cards
Red cards
Season performance
Season Shot MapOn Target: 25%
0.17
xG
0
Goals
4
Shots
Match stats
| Date | Opponent | Result | ' | ★ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8 |  Minnesota United | D3 - 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3 | Minnesota United | W4 - 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27 | Minnesota United | D0 - 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18 |  New York City FC | W1 - 2 | 55 | — | — | — | 7.2 |
| Oct 11 |  Real Salt Lake | W1 - 0 | 60 | — | — | — | 7.1 |
| Oct 4 |  Portland Timbers | W1 - 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | D2 - 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21 |  Austin FC | L2 - 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
About
Biography and Personal Profile of João Paulo
João Paulo is a professional 35-year-old footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for his current team, born on March 7, 1991, who is right-footed. Known for his tactical intelligence, positional discipline, and technical skill on the pitch, he has become a key figure for both club and country. Follow João Paulo on FotLive for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotLive ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.
João Paulo Season Stats and Match Performance Analytics
In the current MLS campaign, João Paulo has delivered standout performances. Over the course of 11 appearances (accumulating 0 minutes of active play), he has recorded 0 goals and 0 assists to his team's offensive output, securing a solid overall seasonal FotLive rating of 6.98.
Compared to other defensive midfielders in the competition, João Paulo ranks in the upper tier for goals scored, ratings, and active minutes played on the pitch.
Tactical Style of Play & Graphic Analysis
Explore João Paulo's playing style with FotLive's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.
View João Paulo's shot map on FotLive to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.
João Paulo's career has also included time at Seattle Sounders FC, MLS All-Stars, Botafogo RJ, Santa Cruz, Goias, Atletico GO, Internacional.
On the international stage, João Paulo has represented Brazil.
Other notable players from Brazil include Cláudio, Guilherme Silva, Wanderson, Guilherme, Junior Messias, Marlon Rangel, Magno Costa Fernandes, Jamerson, Elbis, Fernando, De Oliveira Flavio, Felipe, Jefferson, Evandro Paulista, Cássio. Explore each player's page on FotLive for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.
Career Trophies, Achievements & Competitions
Throughout their career, João Paulo has won 9 titles: Leagues Cup (2025) with Seattle Sounders FC, CONCACAF Champions Cup (2022) with Seattle Sounders FC, MLS All-Star (2021) with MLS All-Stars, Carioca (2018) with Botafogo RJ, Copa do Nordeste (2016) with Santa Cruz, Pernambucano 1 (2016, 2015) with Santa Cruz, Copa Libertadores (2010) with Internacional, Recopa Sudamericana (2011/2012) with Internacional, Gaúcho (2012, 2011) with Internacional.
João Paulo has competed in MLS, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Open Cup, Leagues Cup, FIFA Intercontinental Cup, Serie A, Carioca, Copa do Brasil, Copa Sudamericana, Copa Libertadores, Copa do Nordeste, Pernambucano 1, Serie B, Goiano, Gaúcho. Each league page on FotLive provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.
FotLive provides comprehensive coverage of João Paulo, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow João Paulo to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.