Joao Pedro (footballer, born 2001)

Professional footballer (forward)

Brazilian Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional footballer (forward)
NationalityBrazilian
Date of Birth26/09/2001
Age24 years
BirthplaceRibeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJoão Pedro Junqueira de Jesus

Physical Stats & More

Height5'11" (180 cm)
Weight158 lbs (72 kg)

Career

Club Career
  • Fluminense (youth and senior debut 2019, 10 goals in 36 apps)
  • Watford (2020-2022)
  • Brighton & Hove Albion (2023-2024)
  • Chelsea (2025-present)
International Career
  • Brazil Olympic team (2023)
  • Brazil senior team debut (16/11/2023 vs Colombia, 3 caps)
Achievements
  • 22 Premier League goals in 89 apps
  • 6 goals in 6 UEFA Europa League games for Brighton (2023/24)

Style Quotient

PositionCentral striker (also wings, No.10)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Moved to Rio de Janeiro at young age with mother to join Fluminense academy
2. Switched positions from defensive midfielder to striker
3. Scored first Watford goal on 19th birthday (26/09/2020)
4. First Brighton goal in European competition
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