João Paulo Andrade
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João Paulo Andrade, known as João Paulo (born 6 June 1981 in Leiria
) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for Vitória de Guimarães.
Mainly a central defender, he can also appear as a defensive midfielder.
in 2000–01, re-joining Leiria in the following season, being coached by a young José Mourinho
, and quickly becoming an important first-team member, while also being called by the Portuguese under-21s
.
In January 2003, having already gained the captain's armband, he was loaned to Sporting Clube de Portugal, but appeared sparingly for the Lions.
After having performed the last two seasons in great shape, Paulo was tipped to be transferred to one of the Portuguese top division greats and, in June 2006, F.C. Porto agreed his transfer. However, during preseason, he suffered a major knee
injury that kept him out of action for several months. He only served as third or fourth option at the northern side; on two rare starts, he netted in a 3–0 win at former side Leiria, and was sent off
in the 2008 domestic cup
final, lost against Sporting.
In August 2008, João Paulo, alongside teammate Pitbull, was loaned to Romania
n outfit FC Rapid Bucureşti, joining compatriot José Peseiro
, whom signed as manager.
In the same month of the following country, he moved countries again, signing a three-year deal with Le Mans UC 72 in France
, for about €
1,5 million. He began the season
as a starter, but eventually lost his importance after the sacking of compatriot Paulo Duarte, in a campaign that ended in Ligue 1
relegation.
João Paulo returned to Portugal for the 2010–11 season, joining Vitória Sport Clube. On 3 April 2011, he scored his first goal for the Guimarães
-based team, netting a last-minute
equalizer against former side Sporting in a 1–1 home draw.
at the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
and the Summer Olympic Games
in the same year
.
Leiria
Leiria is a city in Leiria Municipality in the Centro Region, Portugal. It is the capital of Leiria District. The city proper has 50,200 inhabitants and the entire municipality has nearly 120,000...
) is a Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for Vitória de Guimarães.
Mainly a central defender, he can also appear as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
A product of União Desportiva de Leiria's youth ranks, João Paulo was loaned to modest União de TomarUnião de Tomar
União Futebol Comércio e Indústria de Tomar, or more commonly União de Tomar, is a Portuguese association football club formed on 4 May 1914 and based in the city of Tomar...
in 2000–01, re-joining Leiria in the following season, being coached by a young José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
, and quickly becoming an important first-team member, while also being called by the Portuguese under-21s
Portugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
.
In January 2003, having already gained the captain's armband, he was loaned to Sporting Clube de Portugal, but appeared sparingly for the Lions.
After having performed the last two seasons in great shape, Paulo was tipped to be transferred to one of the Portuguese top division greats and, in June 2006, F.C. Porto agreed his transfer. However, during preseason, he suffered a major knee
Knee
The knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the fibula and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body and is very complicated. The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus , which permits flexion and extension as...
injury that kept him out of action for several months. He only served as third or fourth option at the northern side; on two rare starts, he netted in a 3–0 win at former side Leiria, and was sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
in the 2008 domestic cup
Taça de Portugal
The Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
final, lost against Sporting.
In August 2008, João Paulo, alongside teammate Pitbull, was loaned to Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n outfit FC Rapid Bucureşti, joining compatriot José Peseiro
José Peseiro
José Vítor dos Santos Peseiro is a football manager, who most notably served as an assistant for Carlos Queiroz during his Real Madrid tenure and as a manager for Sporting until his resignation in October 2005....
, whom signed as manager.
In the same month of the following country, he moved countries again, signing a three-year deal with Le Mans UC 72 in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, for about €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
1,5 million. He began the season
2009–10 Ligue 1
The 2009–10 Ligue 1 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Bordeaux were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and play commenced on 8 August and ended on 15 May 2010. There were three promoted teams from Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated...
as a starter, but eventually lost his importance after the sacking of compatriot Paulo Duarte, in a campaign that ended in Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
relegation.
João Paulo returned to Portugal for the 2010–11 season, joining Vitória Sport Clube. On 3 April 2011, he scored his first goal for the Guimarães
Guimarães
Guimarães Municipality is located in northwestern Portugal in the province of Minho and in the Braga District. It contains the city of Guimarães.The present Mayor is António Magalhães Silva, elected by the Socialist Party.-Parishes:-Economy:...
-based team, netting a last-minute
Last-minute goal
The term "last-minute goal" is used in sport, primarily association football, to describe a goal scored very late in a game. It may not necessarily refer to a goal scored in the actual final minute...
equalizer against former side Sporting in a 1–1 home draw.
International career
Internationally, Paulo represented the nationPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
at the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
2004 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA U-21 Championship 2004 was the 14th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament was hosted by Germany between 27 May and 8 June 2004.Italy U-21s won the competition for the fifth time...
and the Summer Olympic Games
Summer Olympic Games
The Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
in the same year
Football at the 2004 Summer Olympics
The football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics started on 11 August, , and ended on 28 August.The men's tournament is played by U-23 national teams, with up to three over age players allowed per squad...
.
Honours
- Porto:
- Portuguese League: 2006–07, 2007–08
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: Runner-up 2007–08