Joao Paulo

João Paulo Silveira dos Santos (born 4 July 1997), known as João Paulo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Chapecoense, on loan from Ferroviária.

Career Born in Santana do Livramento, Rio Grande do Sul, João Paulo played for Aimoré and Ponte Preta as a youth before making his senior debut with Grêmio Anápolis in 2018. He moved abroad shortly after, joining Portuguese side Boavista but only playing for their B-team in the regional leagues.

On 5 June 2019, João Paulo returned to his home country and signed for Paulista. On 17 January of the following year, he was presented at Fortaleza after agreeing to a five-month contract.

On 21 August 2020, João Paulo was loaned to Série C side São José-RS. On 7 October, after failing to make an appearance, he returned to his parent club and was assigned to the under-23 team.

After spending the 2021 as a peripheral figure at Laion, João Paulo was loaned to Náutico on 31 December of that year. In December 2022, he was suspended for one month after failing a doping exam where tetrahydrocannabinol was detected, and after the suspension ended, he moved to Inter de Limeira also on loan.

On 18 April 2023, João Paulo signed for Ferroviária. On 23 December, he moved to Chapecoense on loan, where he would establish himself as a first-choice.

On 26 March 2025, after being rarely used back at AFE, João Paulo returned to Chape again on loan.

Career statistics

Honours Paulista Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão: 2019

Fortaleza Campeonato Cearense: 2020, 2021

Náutico Campeonato Pernambucano: 2022