João Paulo Neto Martins (born 30 June 1988) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Born in Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra District, Martins played most of his youth football with Sporting CP, having arrived at the club's academy in 2000 at the age of 12.
Olivais e Moscavide and Atlético Clube de Portugal in the third division and S.C. Olhanense in the second (one league match during the entire season for the latter side).
[9][10] All youth levels comprised, Martins won 50 caps for Portugal and scored three goals.
His first for the under-21 team arrived on 18 November 2008, when he played the last 25 minutes of the 4−1 friendly win over Spain in Cartaxo.