Joao Paulo Fernandes
FCSB · DF #8 · Cabo Verde · Group H 75Rating41Caps1Goals28Age
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Club season 2025/26 Liga I (2025-26 season total; joined FCSB Feb 2026)
34
Apps
2,600
Minutes
2
Goals
3
Assists
International
41
Caps
1
Goals
Form
Liga I appearances reflect full 2025-26 season; transferred to FCSB in February 2026
Date of birth1998-05-26 (age 28) NationalityCabo Verde ClubFCSB · Romania LeagueLiga I PositionDF · #8 Height— Preferred footRight Market value—
Born in Praia, Joao Paulo Fernandes is a versatile defender who can play centre-back or left-back. He debuted for Cape Verde in 2021 and built his career in Romania's Liga I, where in February 2026 he joined champions FCSB. A reliable presence with goals and assists from the back, he is part of the squad for Cape Verde's first World Cup.
- Plays his club football in Romania's Liga I
- Joined FCSB in February 2026
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