João Paulo (footballer, born 2001)

João Paulo
Personal information
Full name João Paulo Ribeiro Sovinski
Date of birth (2001-03-08) 8 March 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Guarapuava, Brazil
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Chapecoense
Number 12
Youth career
Grêmio
Internacional
2018–2021 Chapecoense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Chapecoense 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 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.

Career

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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]

Career statistics

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As of 25 October 2021[6]
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chapecoense 2021 Série A 14 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 18 0
Career total 14 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0

References

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  1. ^ "De goleiro 'quebra galho' ao profissional, João Paulo traça caminho de grandes nomes na Chapecoense" [From a 'quick fix' goalkeeper to the main squad, João Paulo sets path of great names at Chapecoense] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Da Base. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  2. ^ "Chapecoense estreia no estadual com vitória sobre o Concórdia" [Chapecoense debut in the state league with a victory over Concórdia] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Associação Chapecoense de Futebol. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  3. ^ "João Paulo ou Keiller? Disputa quente pela titularidade no gol da Chapecoense" [João Paulo or Keiller? Hot dispute for the starting spot at Chapecoense's goal] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Iguaçu. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Chapecoense renova contrato com o goleiro João Paulo" [Chapecoense renew contract with goalkeeper João Paulo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Associação Chapecoense de Futebol. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Chapecoense e Ceará ficam no empate sem gols" [Chapecoense and Ceará end up in a goalless draw] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  6. ^ João Paulo at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
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