How old is Joao Pedro?

Joao Pedro was born on 26 September 2001, meaning he joins Chelsea at the age of 23.

What is Joao Pedro’s full name?

His full name is Joao Pedro Junqueira de Jesus, but he goes by the shorter Joao Pedro in his football career.

Where is Joao Pedro from?

Joao Pedro was born in the city of Ribeirao Preto in the Sao Paulo region of Brazil, but at a young age he moved to Rio de Janeiro, where he began his professional football career.

What position does Joao Pedro play in?

Predominantly a central striker who leads the line, Joao Pedro has also featured across the front three during his career, playing on either wing, as well as occasionally dropping deeper to play as a No10.

How many international caps does Joao Pedro have?

The forward has played three games for Brazil at senior level, making his debut off the bench when he replaced Vinicius Junior in the first half of a FIFA World Cup qualifier away at Colombia in November 2023.

How many Premier League goals has Joao Pedro scored?

Joao Pedro has scored 22 goals and registered 10 assists across 89 appearances in the Premier League, split between two seasons at Brighton & Hove Albion and a further two during his time with Watford.

How many games has Joao Pedro played in Europe?

The 23-year-old netted an impressive six goals in six games during Brighton’s run to the knockout stages of the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League, scoring in all but one of their group fixtures.

That included the first-ever goal by a Brighton player in European competition.

Which other teams have Joao Pedro played for?

In addition to his time in England with Brighton and Watford, Joao Pedro started his career back home in Brazil with Rio-based Fluminense.

However, he only featured for one season in their senior team before coming to Europe, scoring 10 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions for Fluminense during their 2019 campaign.

How long is Joao Pedro’s Chelsea contract?

Joao Pedro has signed a long-term deal with Chelsea, which runs until 2033.

When can Joao Pedro make his debut for Chelsea?

Due to the second additional FIFA transfer window for the Club World Cup, teams are able to register new players for the remainder of the tournament from 27 June until 3 July.

That means Joao Pedro will be eligible to make his first Blues appearance in Saturday’s quarter-final against Brazilian side Palmeiras.