Joao Paulo Moreira Fernandes
Cabo Verde
Age
28
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Joao Paulo Moreira Fernandes
Cabo Verde have named Joao Paulo Moreira Fernandes in their 26 for the 2026 World Cup, the defender making Pedro Leitão Brito's cut. The FCSB defender is 28 at kick-off and valued at around €700k, a former Cape Verde youth international.
Cabo Verde were drawn in Group H, alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. They open against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June, then face Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 21 June before meeting Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston on 26 June. Cabo Verde reached the finals by winning CAF Group D, qualifying on 13 October 2025.
Cabo Verde were drawn in Group H, alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. They open against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June, then face Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 21 June before meeting Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston on 26 June. Cabo Verde reached the finals by winning CAF Group D, qualifying on 13 October 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
0
Accuracy
0%
Playing Style
A left-footed, versatile player who covers left-back, defensive midfield and attacking midfield, the Cape Verde-born Joao Paulo gives Cabo Verde balance and depth across the pitch. He stands 1.80 m and is left-footed, a flexible option Pedro Leitão Brito can deploy in several roles at 28.
World Cup History
Joao Paulo Moreira Fernandes reaches a first senior World Cup in 2026. Pedro Leitão Brito has named the versatile defender in Cabo Verde's 26, and with no senior tournament on his record, he travels as one of the squad's utility men as the islands debut on this stage.
National Team
Cabo Verde
Tier 5
£4m
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Goal Rush Impact
Joao Paulo brings 41 caps and 1 goal for Cabo Verde to the card, a versatile option Pedro Leitão Brito can use across the back and midfield. Cabo Verde carry a Tier 5 billing of £4m, the slot reflecting the side rather than one player.
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Joao Paulo at the 2026 World Cup
Joao Paulo is a confirmed defender in Pedro Leitão Brito's 26-man Cabo Verde squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Cabo Verde side opening their Group H campaign in June.
Picking Cabo Verde in Goal Rush
As an outsider team pick, Cabo Verde carry a Tier 5 billing of £4m. The draw put them in Group H this time.
Joao Paulo Moreira Fernandes World Cup 2026 FAQs
As an outsider team pick, Cabo Verde carry a Tier 5 billing of £4m. First up for Cabo Verde are Spain, and the slot reflects Cabo Verde as a side, not one player.
Joao Paulo is a defender for Cabo Verde. He plays his club football for FCSB and is part of Pedro Leitão Brito's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Cabo Verde's final 26.
No. Joao Paulo carries no senior finals into 2026, so it is a first, reached after his place in Cabo Verde's 26-man squad was confirmed.
Joao Paulo plays his club football for FCSB. He is named among Cabo Verde's defenders in Pedro Leitão Brito's final 26, with Cabo Verde opening their Group H campaign against Spain in mid-June.
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