João Pedro dos Santos

Palmeiras

A Palmeiras youth graduate, João Pedro was born in Presidente Bernardes, São Paulo. In September 2014, aged just 17, he was called up to the first team by manager Dorival Júnior. On 17 September 2014, João Pedro made his first team – and Série A – debut, starting in a 2–2 home draw against Flamengo. He scored his first goal on 11 October, netting the winner in a 2–1 home success over Grêmio, and finished the year as a starter as his side narrowly avoided relegation. After the arrival of Lucas and João Paulo, João Pedro was only utilized as a backup during the 2015 campaign, but he did play in the second leg of the 2015 Copa do Brasil Finals against Santos (2–2, 4–3 win on penalties). The same occurred the following year, as he served as Jean's backup and lifted the Brasileirão trophy, but appearing rarely.

Chapecoense (loan)

On 10 January 2017, João Pedro was officially presented at Chapecoense, after agreeing to a one-year loan deal with the club. He played 12 games as the team mourning the recent death of most of its players won the Campeonato Catarinense, scoring once in a 4–1 home win over Brusque on 29 March.

Bahia (loan)

At the start of 2018, João Pedro was sent on loan to Bahia for the whole of 2018. He played seven games as they too were crowned state champions.

Porto

On 7 June 2018, João Pedro signed for FC Porto on a five-year contract for a fee of €4 million. Used mainly for the reserve team in LigaPro, he played…

As of match played 12 November 2023

Palmeiras Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2016 Copa do Brasil: 2015 Chapecoense Campeonato Catarinense: 2017 Bahia Campeonato Baiano: 2018, 2020 Grêmio Campeonato Gaúcho: 2023, 2024, 2026 Recopa Gaúcha: 2023, 2025