Without naming names, there are starting centre-forwards who have scored less goals then Barca's Brazilian midfielder this season. Paulinho has netted 11 times, and scoring isn't on his job description.
He has scored eight times for Barcelona, despite being out for two months, and another three with his national side. With those statistics, Paulinho scores a goal every 223 minutes - not bad for a centre-mid.
On top of his surprisingly prolific scoring, Paulinho has also grabbed two assists.
When Paulinho scores, the team wins. His 11 goals have helped his sides to nine victories this season. And, if he doesn't find the net, his battling in the centre of the park often helps his team rescue a draw.