João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus, a Brazilian professional footballer, was born on 26 September 2001 in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. He specialises in the forward position, is now 23 years old, and currently plays for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. João Pedro features quick movement, technical flair, and clinical finishing that have cemented him as one of Brazil’s most promising attacking talents. He will join Chelsea FC in July 2025.
This updated profile at 96bet mentions all verified stats, contracts, and career highlights along the way, including the sequence of moves to Chelsea FC.
| Category | Details |
| Full Name | João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus |
| Date of Birth | 26 September 2001 |
| Age | 23 (as of 30 June 2025) |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 75 kg |
| Position | Forward |
| Current Club | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| National Team | Brazil |
| Club Number | 11 |
Early Life and Physical Profile: João Pedro
João Pedro grew up and still lives in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. His father, Chicão, played professionally. He went to Fluminense’s youth academy at age 10, quickly outgrowing their system. In the warm-up season, a year before ending the academy, he began to gain traction as a player, noted for his quickness, technical agility, dribbling, and positional awareness.
Perdo stands at 1.82 m, allowing him to lower his body for balance and strength. He combines athletic ability with refined technical skill and a precise level of touch for finishing instincts. The combination of his characteristics allows him to rotate between all parts of the front line with dexterity, creativity, and concentration.
Club Career: João Pedro
João Pedro made his way onto Fluminense’s first team in 2019, with 29 appearances and 5 goals before joining Watford in January 2020. He made 104 appearances, scoring 23 goals in three seasons in England between the Premier League and Championship. In 2023, João Pedro joined Brighton & Hove Albion for a club-record fee of £20 million and scored 19 goals in 58 appearances. Confirmed through June 2025, he is set to join Chelsea FC for a reported £50–£60 million.
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Career Timeline:
- 2019–2020 (Fluminense): 29 appearances, 5 goals
- 2020–2023 (Watford): 104 appearances, 23 goals
- 2023–2025 (Brighton): 58 appearances, 19 goals
As of June 2025, João Pedro has officially been confirmed to join Chelsea FC and reportedly for a £50–£60 million transfer with a seven-year agreement.
Transfer and Contract Details: João Pedro
João Pedro signed a contract with Brighton in May 2023 until 2028 at that time. In late June 2025, Chelsea agreed to terms for João Pedro for a fee of up to £60 million, which is £50 million and £10 million in add-ons. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that a seven-year contract will be signed, and that a medical is scheduled to take place this time while he’s in the United States, with a debut probably at the FIFA Club World Cup in July 2025.
Salary and Net Worth: João Pedro
According to SalarySport and Capology, João Pedro’s wage is around £50K a week, or £2.6 million a year, at Brighton as per reports. When he transfers to Chelsea, his wage will likely increase to roughly £100K-120K per week, if not more. By June 2025, his net worth stood at £9.6 million due to his salary, bonus payments and income from endorsements, which were obtained through a relatively small amount of on-field exposure. With his transfer to a high-profile and recent good form, his value is expected to rise significantly.
International Career: João Pedro
João Pedro debuted with the senior Brazil national team in November 2023 and by 2025 had 3 caps, although he had not yet scored. João Pedro had also played for Brazil at the U17 and U23 levels and scored on a few occasions in youth tournaments. João Pedro’s presence in senior selections was due in part to his consistency and form in the Premier League, and now that he has some senior team experience under his belt will put him in a good position for Brazil selections for the upcoming Copa América and 2026 World Cup.
2024–25 Season Performance: João Pedro
In the 2024-25 season, João Pedro was integral to Brighton’s attacking force. He appeared in 27 Premier League matches, scoring 10 goals and 3 goals in 8 domestic and European cup matches. Overall, João Pedro played in 35 matches and scored 13 goals. He earned much praise for his intelligent movement, work rate, pressing and composure in and out of possession. His discipline was only called into question twice, as he received two yellow cards and did not face a single red card.
Playing Style and Legacy: João Pedro
João Pedro is a contemporary forward known for his intelligent position play, technical abilities and clinical finishing with both feet. He can play as a central striker or as a winger, linking play and manipulating space. He is situationally adept in transition and operates exceptionally well in high-pressure systems. He has already demonstrated enough maturity and leadership potential at his age that he is being compared to elite attacking players, and paving the way to a strong legacy in club and international football.
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