João Pedro (footballer, born December 2003)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Pedro de Sousa Rodrigues | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Sete Lagoas, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Corinthians | ||
| Number | 47 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018 | Desportivo Brasil | ||
| 2019–2024 | Corinthians | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Corinthians | 11 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Ceará (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:33, 24 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
João Pedro de Sousa Rodrigues (born 31 December 2003), known as João Pedro Tchoca or just João Pedro, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Corinthians.
Club career
[edit]João Pedro was born in Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, and joined the youth sides of Corinthians in 2019, from Desportivo Brasil. In October of that year, however, he suffered a knee injury and was sidelined for more than a year due to the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic before returning to action in June 2021.[1]
On 6 April 2022, João Pedro renewed his contract with Timão until March 2025.[2] He made his first team debut on 10 March 2024, starting in a 0–0 Campeonato Paulista away draw against Água Santa, as both sides were already eliminated.[3]
On 29 May 2024, João Pedro further extended his contract with Corinthians until the end of 2026.[4] He made his Série A debut on 16 June, coming on as a late substitute for fellow youth graduate Wesley in a 2–2 home draw against São Paulo.
On 9 August 2024, João Pedro was loaned to Série B side Ceará until the end of the year.[5] He left the club in December after helping in their promotion to the top tier, becoming a regular starter in the latter stages of the competition.[6]
Back to Timão for the 2025 season, João Pedro scored his first senior goal on 22 January of that year, netting his side's second in a 2–1 home win over Água Santa.[7]
International career
[edit]On 10 April 2023, João Pedro was called up to the Brazil national under-20 team,[8] but had to withdraw three days later due to an ankle injury.[9]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 24 May 2025[10]
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Corinthians | 2024 | Série A | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Ceará (loan) | 2024 | Série B | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Corinthians | 2025 | Série A | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 13 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
Honours
[edit]Corinthians
References
[edit]- ^ "Após quase dois anos afastado por lesão, zagueiro defenderá o Corinthians na Copa São Paulo" [After nearly two years away due to injury, stopper will play for Corinthians in the Copa São Paulo] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Tchoca, zagueiro do sub-20, renova com o Corinthians após quase dois anos afastado por lesão" [Tchoca, stopper from the under-20s, renews with Corinthians after nearly two years away due to injury] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "João Pedro Tchoca faz estreia como profissional do Corinthians; confira postagem" [João Pedro Tchoca makes debut as a professional of Corinthians; check out post] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Identidade Corinthiana. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Corinthians renova contrato do zagueiro João Pedro" [Corinthians renew contract of stopper João Pedro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Corinthians Paulista. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Contratação: Zagueiro João Pedro reforça o Ceará para a disputa do Brasileiro" [Signing: Stopper João Pedro bolsters Ceará for the Brasileiro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Ceará SC. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "João Pedro Tchoca se despede do Ceará: "Honra fazer parte da família Vozão"" [João Pedro Tchoca bids farewell from Ceará: "An honour to be a part of the Vozão family"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Ex-Ceará, João Pedro Tchoca marca gol e é destaque em jogo do Corinthians" [Formerly of Ceará, João Pedro Tchoca scores and is a spotlight in Corinthians match] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário do Nordeste. 23 January 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Capitão da base do Corinthians é chamado para amistosos da Seleção Brasileira Sub-20" [Captain of Corinthians' youth setup is called up to friendlies of the Brazil national under-20 team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 10 April 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Zagueiro do Corinthians lesiona tornozelo e é cortado da Seleção sub-20" [Corinthians stopper injuries ankle and is cut from the under-20 national team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Terra. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ João Pedro at Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
External links
[edit]- Corinthians profile (in Brazilian Portuguese)