Paulinho

Brazil · Central midfielder (Attacking midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2018

Goal-scoring midfielder with perfectly timed late runs into the box

75.1OVR#714 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Top 10 attributes

Runs in Behind90
Off-the-Ball Movement88
Stamina88
Attacking Positioning86
Anticipation86
Selflessness86
Determination86
Durability86
Heading84
Aerial Duels84

All 64 attributes

Speed 67.0

Top Speed72
Acceleration72
Dribbling Speed62
Top Speed with Ball66
Knock-on & Run66
Change of Pace64

Shooting 70.8

Finishing80
Shot Power76
Long Shots76
Volleys72
Curve66
Penalties70
Heading84
Direct Free Kicks56
Shooting Creativity62
Acrobatics66

Passing 70.9

Short Passing80
Long Passing72
Through Balls70
Crossing64
Link-up Play80
Vision74
Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 71.7

Dribbling72
Possession80
First Touch80
Skills & Tricks54
Weak Foot66
Press Resistance78

Movement 84.8

Off-the-Ball Movement88
Runs in Behind90
Attacking Positioning86
Anticipation86
Recovery Runs74

Football IQ 79.5

Decision Making82
Spatial Awareness80
Game Management76
Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 69.0

Defensive Positioning76
Marking66
Interceptions74
Standing Tackle76
Sliding Tackle70
Offside Trap52

Physical 78.2

Strength80
Stamina88
Agility70
Balance78
Recovery80
Reactions78
Hold-up Play70
Aerial Duels84
Aggression76

Mental 82.7

Big-Game Temperament84
Leadership74
Selflessness86
Concentration82
Determination86
Tactical Discipline84

Career 76.4

Consistency78
Longevity80
Achievements66
Durability86
Loyalty72

Profile

Born: 25 July 1988
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Foot: Right
Career: 2006–2024
Prime: 2013-2018

Club career

2006–2007 Vilnius
2007–2008 ŁKS Łódź
2009–2010 Bragantino
2010–2013 Corinthians
2013–2015 Tottenham Hotspur
2015–2017 Guangzhou Evergrande
2017–2018 Barcelona
2018–2019 Guangzhou Evergrande (loan)
2019–2021 Guangzhou Evergrande
2021–2021 Al-Ahli
2022–2024 Corinthians

Honours

Copa Libertadores 1

2012 Corinthians

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Corinthians 1

2011

League title · Chinese Super League Guangzhou Evergrande 4

2015, 2016, 2017, 2019

League title · La Liga Barcelona 1

2017–18

Club World Cup 1

2012

Recopa Sudamericana 1

2013

AFC Champions League 1

2015

Confederations Cup 1