Paulo Henrique de Oliveira Alves (born 25 July 1996), known as Paulo Henrique (Brazilian Portuguese: ]), is a Brazilian footballer who plays as right-back for Vasco da Gama and the Brazil national team.
Born in Sete Barras, São Paulo, Paulo Henrique is a Londrina youth graduate. He made his first team debut on 16 March 2016, starting in a 1âÂÂ0 away win against Parauapebas for the year's Copa do Brasil.
After being rarely used, Paulo Henrique served loans at Iraty, Operário Ferroviário, União Beltrão and Metropolitano.
On 1 August 2019, Paulo Henrique moved to Atlético Tubarão. He was an undisputed starter during the year's Copa Santa Catarina.
On 10 January 2020, Paulo Henrique agreed to a deal with Série B side Paraná. After impressing with the club, he renewed his contract until December 2021 on 7 October.
On 24 February 2021, Paulo Henrique was announced at Juventude, newly promoted to Série A. He made his top tier debut on 30 May, replacing Michel Macedo in a 2âÂÂ2 away draw against Cuiabá.
A backup to Michel Macedo during his first year, Paulo Henrique became a starter in the 2022 season, despite playing some matches as a right midfielder.
On 3 January 2023, Paulo Henrique joined Atlético Mineiro on a two-year deal.
On 25 February 2023, Paulo Henrique signed a season-long loan deal with Vasco da Gama. Mainly a backup to José Luis RodrÃÂguez throughout the season, he scored the lone goal in a Clássico da Amizade match on 6 November, putting pressure against Botafogo, who were first in the table at the time of when the game was played.
With good performances by the end of the 2023 season, Paulo Henrique was acquired definitely for by Vasco on 27 December of that year. He subsequently established himself as a regular starter ahead of RodrÃÂguez, and renewed his contract until 2028 on 8 April 2025.
On 5 October 2025, Paulo Henrique was called up to the Brazil national team by head coach Carlo Ancelotti for two friendlies against South Korea and Japan, after Wesley had to withdraw due to an injury.
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