Paulo Henrique de Oliveira Alves (born 25 July 1996), known as Paulo Henrique (), is a Brazilian footballer who plays as right-back for Vasco da Gama and the Brazil national team.
Club career Londrina Born in Sete Barras, São Paulo, Paulo Henrique is a Londrina youth graduate. He made his first team debut on 16 March 2016, starting in a 1–0 away win against Parauapebas for the year's Copa do Brasil.
After being rarely used, Paulo Henrique served loans at Iraty, Operário Ferroviário, União Beltrão and Metropolitano.
Atlético Tubarão On 1 August 2019, Paulo Henrique moved to Atlético Tubarão. He was an undisputed starter during the year's Copa Santa Catarina.
Paraná On 10 January 2020, Paulo Henrique agreed to a deal with Série B side Paraná. After impressing with the club, he renewed his contract until December 2021 on 7 October.
Juventude
On 24 February 2021, Paulo Henrique was announced at Juventude, newly promoted to Série A. He made his top tier debut on 30 May, replacing Michel Macedo in a 2–2 away draw against Cuiabá.
A backup to Michel Macedo during his first year, Paulo Henrique became a starter in the 2022 season, despite playing some matches as a right midfielder.
Atlético Mineiro On 3 January 2023, Paulo Henrique joined Atlético Mineiro on a two-year deal.
Vasco da Gama On 25 February 2023, Paulo Henrique signed a season-long loan deal with Vasco da Gama. Mainly a backup to José Luis Rodríguez throughout the season, he scored the lone goal in a Clássico da Amizade match on 6 November, putting pressure against Botafogo, who were first in the table at the time of when the game was played.
With good performances by the end of the 2023 season, Paulo Henrique was acquired definitely for by Vasco on 27 December of that year. He subsequently established himself as a regular starter ahead of Rodríguez, and renewed his contract until 2028 on 8 April 2025.
International career On 5 October 2025, Paulo Henrique was called up to the Brazil national team by head coach Carlo Ancelotti for two friendlies against South Korea and Japan, after Wesley had to withdraw due to an injury.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueCopa do BrasilSouth America OtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLondrina2016Série B000010——10Iraty (loan)2016Paranaense Série Bronze—10———102017Paranaense Série Prata—20———20Total—30———30Operário Ferroviário (loan)2017Série D00———5Appearances in Taça FPF151União Beltrão (loan)2018Paranaense—40———40Metropolitano (loan)2018Catarinense Série B—181——8Appearances in Copa Santa Catarina02612019Catarinense—111———111Total—292——80372Atlético Tubarão2019Série D00———110110Paraná2020Série B3416040——441Juventude2021Série A17011020——30020222621020——292Total43212040——592Atlético Mineiro2023Série A00300000—30Vasco da Gama2023Série A141————14120243519090——5312025211102808Appearances in Copa Sudamericana1—474Total70319217081—1146Career total14767642608124128112
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsBrazil202521Total21
Scores and results list Brazil's goal tally first.
+ List of international goals scored by Paulo Henrique No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition 1 14 October 2025 Ajinomoto Stadium, Chōfu, Japan 2 1–0 2–3 2025 Kirin Challenge Cup
Honours Operário Ferroviário Campeonato Brasileiro Série D: 2017
Metropolitano Campeonato Catarinense Série B: 2018
Individual Bola de Prata: 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2025
References
External links Juventude profile