João Paulo (footballer, born July 1990) explained

João Paulo
Fullname:João Paulo Purcino de Almeida
Birth Date:20 July 1990
Birth Place:Pouso Alto, Brazil
Position:Left back
Currentclub:Pouso Alegre
Youthclubs1:Fluminense
Years1:2008–2013
Caps1:35
Goals1:0
Years2:2010
Clubs2:Figueirense (loan)
Caps2:26
Goals2:1
Years3:2011
Clubs3:Ponte Preta (loan)
Caps3:35
Goals3:1
Years4:2012
Clubs4:Criciúma (loan)
Caps4:14
Goals4:0
Years5:2012
Clubs5:Náutico (loan)
Caps5:13
Goals5:0
Years6:2013
Clubs6:Mogi Mirim (loan)
Caps6:11
Goals6:0
Years7:2013
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2014
Caps8:9
Goals8:0
Years9:2014–
Caps9:42
Goals9:2
Years10:2014–2015
Clubs10:Ponte Preta (loan)
Caps10:11
Goals10:1
Years11:2015–2016
Clubs11:Bahia (loan)
Caps11:15
Goals11:0
Years12:2016–2018
Clubs12:Avaí (loan)
Caps12:35
Goals12:0
Years13:2019
Clubs13:CRB (loan)
Caps13:4
Goals13:0
Years14:2021
Clubs14:Confiança (loan)
Caps14:30
Goals14:3
Years15:2022
Caps15:5
Goals15:0
Years16:2023
Caps16:0
Goals16:0
Club-Update:1 April 2023

João Paulo Purcino de Almeida (born 20 July 1990), known as João Paulo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a left back.

Career

Born in Pouso Alto, João Paulo was a graduate of Fluminense FC's youth system. After he joined Fluminense's senior side, João Paulo was sent on a series of loans (to Figueirense Futebol Clube, Associação Atlética Ponte Preta, Criciúma Esporte Clube and Clube Náutico Capibaribe). In July 2012, João Paulo would make his debut for Náutico in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A at age 21.[1]

After João Paulo left Fluminense, he had spells with Tombense Futebol Clube, Esporte Clube Bahia, Avaí FC and Clube de Regatas Brasil. In 2021, he joined Associação Desportiva Confiança, appearing in 30 matches for the club in Série B. After Confiança were relegated, João Paulo joined Paysandu.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Diário de Pernambuco. Série A: O presente de aniversário de João Paulo. pt. July 2012.
  2. News: Bola VIP. “Tive outras propostas”; João Paulo revela motivo que o fez fechar com o Paysandu para a temporada 2022. pt. 7 January 2022.