João Pedro (footballer, born 22 April 1993)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Pereira and the second or paternal family name is dos Santos.

João Pedro Pereira dos Santos (born 22 April 1993), commonly known as João Pedro, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for UAE Pro League club Al Wasl.^[1]

João Pedro

Personal information
Full name	João Pedro Pereira dos Santos
Date of birth	(1993-04-22) 22 April 1993 (age 32)
Place of birth	Fortaleza, Brazil
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Al Wasl
Number	30
Youth career
–2011	Ferroviário
2011–2013	Nacional U19
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2011	Ferroviário	3	(0)
2013	Palmeiras B	7	(0)
2013–2014	Santa Clara	34	(4)
2014–2015	Trofense	33	(5)
2015–2016	Fortaleza	4	(0)
2016	Rayo Majadahonda	10	(3)
2016–2017	Alcobendas	?	(14)
2017–2019	Al-Fateh	41	(13)
2019–2021	Al-Dhafra	17	(12)
2020–2021	→ Baniyas (loan)	24	(18)
2021–2023	Al-Wahda	53	(30)
2023–2025	Al-Taawoun	38	(14)
2025–	Al Wasl	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 January 2025 (UTC)

Career

He formerly played for Ferroviário, C.D. Nacional U19, Palmeiras B, Santa Clara, Trofense, Fortaleza, Rayo Majadahonda, Alcobendas, Al-Fateh, Al-Dhafra, Baniyas and Al-Wahda.^[2]

On 6 September 2023, Pedro joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun.^[3]

On 29 January 2025, Pedro returned to the UAE and joined Al Wasl.^[4]

Club career statistics

As of match played 16 January 2025^[5]

Club	Season	League			National cup[a]		League cup[b]		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Al Fateh	2017–18	Saudi Pro League	22	9	1	0	1	0	–		–		24	9
	2018–19	Saudi Pro League	19	4	0	0	0	0	–		–		19	4
	Total		41	13	1	0	1	0	–		–		43	13
Al Dhafra	2019–20	UAE Pro League	17	12	3	0	6	3	–		–		26	15
Baniyas	2020–21	UAE Pro League	23	18	2	0	4	2	–		–		29	20
Al Wahda	2021–22	UAE Pro League	26	14	5	3	5	3	2[c]	0	–		38	20
	2022–23	UAE Pro League	25	15	1	0	3	2	–		1[d]	1	28	17
	2023–24	UAE Pro League	2	1	1	0	0	0	–		4[e]	1	6	2
	Total		53	30	7	3	8	5	2	0	5	2	75	39
Al Taawoun	2023–24	Saudi Pro League	25	11	3	0	–		–		–		28	11
	2024–25	Saudi Pro League	13	3	3	1	–		6[f]	2	1[g]	0	23	6
	Total		38	14	6	1	0	0	6	2	1	0	51	17
Career total			172	87	19	4	19	10	8	2	6	2	224	105

1. Includes King's Cup, UAE President's Cup
2. Includes Crown Prince Cup, UAE League Cup
3. Appearances in AFC Champions League
4. Appearance in UAE Super Cup
5. Appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup
6. Appearances in AFC Champions League Two
7. Appearance in Saudi Super Cup