Collected from open sources (3) · facts link to sources
Career & Clubs
In June 2025, the player moved to Oțelul Galați from Liga I, signing a two-year contract.
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.
Club
As of match played 14 September 2026
International
As of match played 26 June 2026
Scores and results list Cape Verde's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each João Paulo goal.
- Club
- SC Maria da Fonte (2018–2019)
- Club
- Leça F.C. (2019–2021)
- Club
- C.D. Feirense (2021–2023)
- Club
- FC Sheriff Tiraspol (2023–2025)
- Club
- SC Oțelul Galați (2025–2026)
- Club
- FCSB (2026–)
- National team
- Cape Verde
Legacy
Sporting Praia
Taça Nacional de Cabo Verde: 2018 Sheriff Tiraspol
Cupa Moldovei: 2024–25
Clubs
Played together with
Abdoul-Gafar MamahFC Sheriff Tiraspol · 2005–2010
Abel Gómez MorenoFCSB · 2008–2008
Adi RochaFCSB · 2012–2013
Adrian CristeaFCSB · 2013–2014
Adrian IlieFCSB · 1993–1996
Adrian NeagaFCSB · 2001–2005- Adrian NeagaFCSB · 2007–2009
Adrian PopaFCSB · 2012–2017- Adrian PopaFCSB · 2019–2020
- Adrian ȘutFCSB · 2020–2026
Aleksandar PešićFC Sheriff Tiraspol · 2010–2013
Aleksandr YerokhinFC Sheriff Tiraspol · 2007–2010
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
João Paulo Moreira Fernandes, 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.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
…