Paulo Rafael Pereira Araújo (born 21 September 1999) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bandırmaspor in the TFF 1.
[1] Ahead of the 2021–22 season, Paulinho moved to AD Fafe, which at the time played in the Portuguese fourth tier, Campeonato de Portugal.
At the end of January 2023, Paulinho joined Danish Superliga side Viborg FF, signing a deal until June 2026.
[4] After managing just 1 goal in 13 appearances in all competitions, in June 2023 he was loaned to Primeira Liga club Portimonense for the upcoming season.
[5] After Paulinho failing to score for 9 appearances in all competitions for the Portimão-based club, for the second half of the season, Viborg ended his spell at Portimonense and instead loaned him to Liga Portugal 2 side Torreense, with an option-to-buy.