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João Paulino

b. 1998

Cape Verdean footballer

Association football player
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About João Paulino

Born 1998. João Paulino is an association football player.

João Paulino Moreira Fernandes (born 26 May 1998), commonly known as João Paulino, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Liga I club Oțelul Galați.

Club career João Paulino began his career in Cape Verde with Tchadense before moving to Europe. During his professional career, he played in Portugal, Romania and Kazakhstan. In January 2025, he joined Politehnica Iași, and was subsequently loaned to the Kazakh club Ordabasy for the remainder of the 2025 season.

On 10 June 2026, the player moved to Oțelul Galați from Liga I, signing a two-year contract.

International career Paulino represented the Cape Verde under-19 national team, for which he made two appearances and scored one goal.

Honours

Sporting Praia Taça Nacional de Cabo Verde: 2018

Zimbru Chișinău Cupa Moldovei runner-up: 2023–24

Ordabasy Kazakhstan Cup runner-up: 2025

Personal life João Paulino is the twin brother of fellow Cape Verdean footballer João Paulo, who has played professionally in Portugal, Moldova and Romania.

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Important facts

Born
26 May 1998, Ribeira Grande
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Cape Verde
Also known as
João Paulino Moreira Fernandes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is João Paulino?

Cape Verdean footballer

When was João Paulino born?

João Paulino was born on 26 May 1998 in Ribeira Grande.

What is João Paulino's occupation?

João Paulino is an association football player.

What nationality is João Paulino?

João Paulino's recorded nationality: Cape Verde.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: João Paulino

· Wikidata: Q123018628

· DBpedia: João Paulino Moreira Fernandes

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