About João Paulo Fernandes
Born 1998. João Paulo Fernandes is an association football player.
João Paulo Moreira Fernandes (; 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
International
Scores and results list Cape Verde's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each João Paulo goal. + List of international goals scored by João PauloNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 18 June 2023 Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia, Cape Verde 2–0 3–1 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
Honours
Sporting Praia Taça Nacional de Cabo Verde: 2018
Sheriff Tiraspol Cupa Moldovei: 2024–25
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Frequently asked questions
Who is João Paulo Fernandes?
Cape Verdean footballer
When was João Paulo Fernandes born?
João Paulo Fernandes was born on 26 May 1998 in Ribeira Grande.
What is João Paulo Fernandes's occupation?
João Paulo Fernandes is an association football player.
What nationality is João Paulo Fernandes?
João Paulo Fernandes's recorded nationality: Cape Verde.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: João Paulo Fernandes
· DBpedia: João Paulo Fernandes (footballer)
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MLA: "João Paulo Fernandes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joao-paulo-fernandes/.
Chicago: "João Paulo Fernandes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joao-paulo-fernandes/.
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