João Paulo (footballer, born 2001)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Ribeiro and the second or paternal family name is Sovinski.

João Paulo Ribeiro Sovinski (born 8 March 2001), known as João Paulo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Chapecoense.

João Paulo

Personal information
Full name	João Paulo Ribeiro Sovinski
Date of birth	(2001-03-08) 8 March 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth	Guarapuava, Brazil
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Chapecoense
Number	12
Youth career
	Grêmio
	Internacional
2018–2021	Chapecoense
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–	Chapecoense	18	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:28, 26 October 2021 (UTC)

Career

Born in Guarapuava, Paraná, João Paulo joined Chapecoense's youth setup in 2018, after representing Grêmio and Internacional.^[1] He made his first team debut on 25 February 2021, starting in a 2–0 Campeonato Catarinense away win against Concórdia.^[2]

João Paulo subsequently lost his starting spot to Keiller in late March 2021,^[3] and remained as a second-choice after the recovery of Tiepo. On 5 April of that year, he renewed his contract until the end of 2024.^[4]

João Paulo made his Série A debut on 13 June 2021, coming on as a first-half substitute for injured Tiepo in a 0–0 home draw against Ceará.^[5]

Career statistics

As of 25 October 2021^[6]

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Chapecoense	2021	Série A	14	0	4	0	0	0	—		0	0	18	0
Career total			14	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	18	0

References

1. "De goleiro 'quebra galho' ao profissional, João Paulo traça caminho de grandes nomes na Chapecoense" [From a 'quick fix' goalkeeper to the main squad, João Paulo sets path of great names at Chapecoense] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Da Base. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
2. [Chapecoense debut in the state league with a victory over Concórdia] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Associação Chapecoense de Futebol. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
3. "João Paulo ou Keiller? Disputa quente pela titularidade no gol da Chapecoense" [João Paulo or Keiller? Hot dispute for the starting spot at Chapecoense's goal] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Iguaçu. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
4. "Chapecoense renova contrato com o goleiro João Paulo" [Chapecoense renew contract with goalkeeper João Paulo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Associação Chapecoense de Futebol. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
5. "Chapecoense e Ceará ficam no empate sem gols" [Chapecoense and Ceará end up in a goalless draw] (in Brazilian Portuguese). GloboEsporte.com. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
6. João Paulo at Soccerway. Retrieved 30 June 2021.

External links

• Chapecoense profile (in Portuguese)