Paulo Ricardo de Souza Babilônia (born 23 May 2005), known as Paulinho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a right-back for Fortaleza.
Born in Tefé, Amazonas, Paulinho began his career with Vasco da Gama in 2014, at the age of eight, having successfully trialled with the club. He signed his first professional contract with the club in 2021, before going on to make his unofficial debut in a 3âÂÂ0 friendly win against American side Inter Miami, as part of Vasco da Gama's 2023 pre-season.