Cape VerdeJoão Paulino: profile
João Paulino (born 26 May 1998 in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde) is a Cape Verdean footballer who plays as a forward for SC Oțelul Galați.
Paulino's senior club career began in 2018 at SC Maria da Fonte. He has played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2018. The busiest spell of his career was at Leça F.C. (2019–2021): 41 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 134 appearances and 25 goals.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2018–present (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Portugal, Moldova, Kazakhstan and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.19 (25 in 134)
- Latest move
- SC Oțelul Galați (10 Jun 2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Montassar Talbi, Ramiz Zerrouki and Chris Mavinga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 |  SC Maria da Fonte |
Terceira Divisão | 22 | 4 |
| 2019–2021 | Leça F.C. |
Campeonato de Portugal | 41 | 3 |
| 2021–2022 | S.C. Salgueiros |
Campeonato de Portugal | 10 | 0 |
| 2022–2023 | Leça F.C. |
Campeonato de Portugal | 25 | 5 |
| 2023–2025 |  FC Zimbru Chișinău |
Moldovan National Division | 28 | 13 |
| 2025 |  FC Ordabasy |
Kazakhstan Premier League | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 |  FC Politehnica Iași |
Liga II | – | – |
| 2026– | SC Oțelul Galați |
Liga I | – | – |
| Total | 134 | 25 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is João Paulino?
João Paulino was born on 26 May 1998, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was João Paulino born?
João Paulino was born in Ribeira Grande, Cape Verde.
Which clubs has João Paulino played for?
João Paulino's recorded clubs are SC Maria da Fonte, Leça F.C., S.C. Salgueiros, FC Zimbru Chișinău, FC Ordabasy, FC Politehnica Iași and SC Oțelul Galați.
What team does João Paulino play for now?
According to the latest data, João Paulino plays for SC Oțelul Galați.
How tall is João Paulino?
João Paulino is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does João Paulino play?
João Paulino plays as a forward.