João Paulo da Silva (born 22 February 1985), known as João Paulo is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Londrina as a defensive midfielder. Club career Born in Francisco Beltrão, Paraná, João Paulo graduated from São Caetano's youth setup. A versatile two-footed central midfielder, he signed with the Japanese club Albirex Niigata in August 2010. After an unsuccessful stint in Japan, João Paulo returned to Brazil and signed for Ponte Preta in March 2011. After appearing regularly for Macaca he moved to Atlético Paranaense on 6 July 2012. Club statistics References External links 1985 births Living people Footballers from Curitiba Brazilian footballers Association football midfielders Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players Associação Desportiva São Caetano players São José Esporte Clube players Londrina Esporte Clube players União Agrícola Barbarense Futebol Clube players América Futebol Clube (SP) players Iraty Sport Club players Paraná Clube players Avaí FC players Associação Atlética Ponte Preta players Club Athletico Paranaense players Coritiba Foot Ball Club players Esporte Clube São Bento players Esporte Clube Juventude players J1 League players Albirex Niigata players Brazilian expatriate footballers Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Japan Expatriate footballers in Japan