Paulinho

Early career

Born in São Paulo, Paulinho began his career with Santo André. He was loaned to Boa Esporte and São Bento, where he played in Série B.

Bahia

On 3 August 2018, Paulinho signed a three-year contract with Bahia. Three days after his signing, he made his debut in the top flight against Fluminense in 1–1 draw.

Midtjylland

On 1 July 2019, Paulinho joined Danish Superliga club Midtjylland on a five-year contract. He made his debut as a starter on 12 July 2019, on the first matchday of the 2019–20 season against Esbjerg fB in a 1–0 win. As part of the team, he won the league title that season. The following season, Paulinho made his UEFA Champions League debut, playing his first match on 26 August 2020, in a qualifier against Ludogorets Razgrad which finished in a 1–0 win for his team. During Midtjylland's UEFA Europa League campaign of 2021–22, Paulinho featured as a starter in all games.

As of match played 17 May 2026

Santo André

Campeonato Paulista Série A2: 2016 Copa Paulista: 2014 Bahia

Campeonato Baiano: 2019 Midtjylland

Danish Superliga: 2019–20 Danish Cup: 2025–26