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