João Paulo Fernandes (footballer)
Cape Verdean footballer
João Paulo Moreira Fernandes (Portuguese: [ʒu.ˈɐ̃w ˈpaw.lu mu.ˈɾej.ɾɐ fɨɾ.ˈnɐ̃.dɨʃ]; born 26 May 1998), commonly known as João Paulo, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or a left-back for Liga I club FCSB and the Cape Verde national team.
Club career
In June 2025, the player moved to Oțelul Galați from Liga I, signing a two-year contract.
International career
Fernandes was called up to the Cape Verde national team for a pair of friendlies in June 2021. He debuted with the Cape Verde national team in a friendly 2–0 loss to Senegal on 8 June 2021.
On 18 May 2026, he was called up by Cape Verde's head coach Bubista for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Career statistics
Club
As of match played 19 September 2026
International
As of match played 26 June 2026
Scores and results list Cape Verde's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each João Paulo goal.
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