Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior
Brazil | Midfielder | Pohang Steelers
Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior, 28, is a footballer from Brazil playing as Midfielder for Pohang Steelers. da Rocha Júnior was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the 2026/27 K League 1 season da Rocha Júnior has 14 appearances with 2 goals and 1 assists in 419 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. da Rocha Júnior is ranked 11th in the K League 1 Top Scorers list for 2026/27.
Profile
- Full name
- Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior
- Age
- 28
- Born
- 5 November 1997 | Rio de Janeiro | Brazil
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Height
- 170
- Weight
- 65
- Position
- Midfielder
- Shirt number
- 11
- Current club
- Pohang Steelers
League Rankings
- K League 1 2026/27 | Top Scorers | Position 11 | 2 goals View the K League 1 top scorers
- K League 1 2026/27 | Top Assists | Position 11 | 1 assists Visit the K League 1 hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | 14 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 0 | 6.97 |
| 2025 | Pohang Steelers | AFC Champions League Two | 4 | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.60 |
| 25/26 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | 28 | 2 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 6.91 |
| 25/26 | Pohang Steelers | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet
Runner-up finishes
- K League 2 1× | 2024 | Korea Republic
Clubs | 7
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Pohang Steelers
Jan 2025 – present
Transfer
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Asan Mugunghwa
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
-
Gimpo Citizen
Feb 2023 – Jan 2024
Free
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Rentistas
Apr 2021 – Feb 2023
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Central Espanol
Aug 2020 – Apr 2021
Free
-
Tapachula
Jul 2018 – Aug 2020
-
Wanderers
Jan 2018 – Jul 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior play?
Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior plays as Midfielder.
Which team does Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior play for?
Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior plays for Pohang Steelers in the K League 1.
How many goals has Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior scored this season?
Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior has scored 2 goals in 14 appearances in the K League 1 2026/27 season.
How old is Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior?
Paulo Afonso da Rocha Júnior is 28 years old and comes from Brazil.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 08:59 UTC