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.Ponte Preta apresenta o volante João Paulo, primeiro reforço para a Série B (Ponte Preta presents defensive midfielder João Paulo, first addition for Série B); Globo Esporte, 29 March 2011 After appearing regularly for Macaca he moved to Atlético Paranaense on 6 July 2012.
Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsParaná200929200-292201010240-142Total39440-434Albirex Niigata201080100090201100000000Total80001090Ponte Preta201134300-34320127040202312Total41340202655Atlético Paranaense201227400-2742013311100-41120141502070240Total73512070925
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