João Paulo

João Paulo Ribeiro Sovinski (born 8 March 2001), known as João Paulo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.

Career Chapecoense Born in Guarapuava, Paraná, João Paulo joined Chapecoense's youth setup in 2018, after representing Grêmio and Internacional. He made his first team debut on 25 February 2021, starting in a 2–0 Campeonato Catarinense away win against Concórdia.

João Paulo subsequently lost his starting spot to Keiller in late March 2021, 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.

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. He still managed to end the season as a starter ahead of Keiller and Tiepo, featuring in 20 league appearances as the club suffered relegation.

Demoted to third-choice during the 2022 campaign, João Paulo was loaned to Santo André on 21 December 2023. However, he suffered a knee injury during a training in January, only returning to training in November 2024.

In the 2025 season, João Paulo was a first-choice during the year's Catarinense after profiting from the injury of starter Léo Vieira.

Portuguesa On 8 April 2025, João Paulo was announced at Portuguesa, after the club acquired 70% of his economic rights. A backup to Bruno Bertinato, he only made his debut on 9 May 2026, starting in a 1–0 away loss to Madureira, and was released on 5 August.

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