Paulo Henrique Soares dos Santos (born 10 July 1994), simply known as Paulinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who current plays as a winger.
Born in Ceilândia, Distrito Federal, Paulinho finished his formation with EC Bahia, and appeared on the bench on 11 March 2012, against Juazeiro SC. In December, his rights were sold to a group of investors, which arranged trials to various clubs, including Real Madrid.
On 22 January 2013, Paulinho signed an 18-month contract with Córdoba CF. On 24 March, he played his first match as a professional, in a 4âÂÂ0 defeat against Real Madrid Castilla.
In July, Paulinho rescinded his contract with the Andalusians, and remained nearly seven months without a club before joining Cádiz CF in Segunda División B. On 25 August 2014, after appearing rarely, he moved to fellow league team CD Eldense.
On 28 January 2015 Paulinho switched teams and countries again, joining Segunda Liga's S.C. Beira-Mar.
In January 2016, Paulinho joined Farense.
On 27 May 2016, Paulinho joined Portimonense on a two-year deal.
On 21 January 2018, Paulinho joined FC Porto on loan for the remainder of the season, in a deal that included a buyout option. Porto activated his buyout option. after, sold him back to Portimonense.
On 9 January 2020, Paulinho joined Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune.
On 27 July 2021, Paulinho joined Shanghai Port.
On 13 August 2023, Paulinho joined Al Bataeh.