| Age | 24 years |
| Date of birth | September 26, 2001 |
| Height, weight | 186 cm, 75 kg |
| Place of birth | Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Citizenship | Brazil |
| Position | Forward |
| Club | Chelsea |
| Number | 20 |
| In team since | 2025 |
| Contract until | 2033 |
| Contract extensions | none |
| Market value | ~50–70 million euros |
| Eye color | dark |
| Preferred foot | right |
Biography of Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro Junqueira de Jesus was born on September 26, 2001, in Brazil and is a graduate of the Fluminense academy. His football journey was closely connected with his family — his father was also a professional footballer.
During his youth years, Pedro went through several positional transformations — he started as a defensive midfielder, then became an attacking midfielder, and eventually settled as a forward.
He made his debut for Fluminense’s first team in 2019. At the beginning of his career, he showed impressive scoring ability — scoring 7 goals in 4 matches, including a hat-trick in the Copa Sudamericana.
Even before his full debut, the European club Watford bought his transfer, and in 2020 he moved to England. At Watford, Pedro became a key player, making over 100 appearances and scoring 23 goals, while also proving himself in the Premier League.
In 2023, he transferred to Brighton, where he reached a new level. In his debut season, he scored in his very first match and became the top scorer of the Europa League group stage with 6 goals.
In the summer of 2025, Joao Pedro signed a long-term contract with Chelsea for around £55 million. In his first months, he quickly established himself as an important player — scoring in the Champions League, netting a brace against Napoli, and a hat-trick in the Premier League.
He made his international debut for the Brazil national team in 2023.
Personal life of Joao Pedro
Joao Pedro grew up in a difficult family situation. His father, a former footballer, was convicted and spent several years in prison, which had an impact on the player’s childhood.
After that, he was raised by his mother, who moved with him to Rio de Janeiro to support his football career.
Pedro rarely shares details about his personal life and prefers to keep it private. His main focus remains on football and professional development.
Interesting facts about Joao Pedro
- Initially played in midfield rather than as a striker
- Signed with a European club before making his senior debut
- Scored 7 goals in 4 matches at the start of his Fluminense career
- Top scorer of the Europa League group stage 2023–24
- Scored for Chelsea already in the Club World Cup semifinal
- Scored against his former club Fluminense
- Versatile — can play both as a central striker and a second forward
- Quickly adapted to English football
Statistics of Joao Pedro
Overall club statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Fluminense | 29 | 5 |
| Watford | 104 | 23 |
| Brighton | 58 | 19 |
| Chelsea | 31 | 14 |
| Total | 222 | 61 |
Detailed statistics by club
| Club | Tournament | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluminense | all competitions | 37 | 10 |
| Watford | all competitions | 109 | 24 |
| Brighton | all competitions | 70 | 30 |
| Chelsea | all competitions | 46 | 21 |
Brazil national team statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 6–8 |
| Goals | 0 |
Season-by-season statistics (key)
| Season | Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Fluminense | 37 | 10 |
| 2020–21 | Watford | 40 | 9 |
| 2021–22 | Watford | 29 | 4 |
| 2022–23 | Watford | 35 | 11 |
| 2023–24 | Brighton | 40 | 20 |
| 2024–25 | Brighton | 30 | 10 |
| 2025–26 | Chelsea | 43 | 18 |
Controversies involving Joao Pedro
Despite his high level of professionalism, Joao Pedro has had a few disciplinary incidents during his career.
In 2025, while playing for Brighton, he received a red card for aggressive behavior — striking an opponent with his hand, which led to a three-match suspension.
In the same year, he was also excluded from the squad for a match due to an incident during training, which sparked discussion in the media.
Since moving to Chelsea, no such incidents have been recorded.
