About João Paulo
Born 1985. João Paulo is a Brazilian association football player.
João Paulo da Silva (born 22 February 1985), known as João Paulo is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Ypiranga as a defensive midfielder.
Club career Born in Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, João Paulo graduated from São Caetano's youth setup. A versatile two-footed central midfielder, he signed with the Japanese club Albirex Niigata in August 2010.
After an unsuccessful stint in Japan, João Paulo returned to Brazil and signed for Ponte Preta in March 2011. After appearing regularly for Macaca he moved to Atlético Paranaense on 6 July 2012.
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Who is João Paulo?
Brazilian association football player (born 1985)
When was João Paulo born?
João Paulo was born on 22 February 1985 in Curitiba.
What is João Paulo's occupation?
João Paulo is an association football player.
What nationality is João Paulo?
João Paulo is Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: João Paulo (footballer, born February 1985)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). João Paulo. https://biography.guide/joao-paulo-association-football-player/
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