| João Paulo | |
| Fullname: | João Paulo Ribeiro Sovinski |
| Birth Date: | 8 March 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Guarapuava, Brazil |
| Height: | 1.86m |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Currentclub: | Chapecoense |
| Clubnumber: | 12 |
| Youthclubs1: | Grêmio |
| Youthclubs2: | Internacional |
| Youthyears3: | 2018–2021 |
| Youthclubs3: | Chapecoense |
| Years1: | 2021– |
| Clubs1: | Chapecoense |
| Caps1: | 18 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 00:28, 26 October 2021 (UTC) |
João Paulo Ribeiro Sovinski (born 8 March 2001), known as João Paulo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Chapecoense.
Born in Guarapuava, Paraná, João Paulo joined Chapecoense's youth setup in 2018, after representing Grêmio and Internacional.[1] He made his first team debut on 25 February 2021, starting in a 2–0 Campeonato Catarinense away win against Concórdia.[2]
João Paulo subsequently lost his starting spot to Keiller in late March 2021,[3] and remained as a second-choice after the recovery of Tiepo. On 5 April of that year, he renewed his contract until the end of 2024.[4]
João Paulo made his Série A debut on 13 June 2021, coming on as a first-half substitute for injured Tiepo in a 0–0 home draw against Ceará.[5]