Joao Pedro
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Brazil €85mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 26.09.2001
Nationality: Brazil
Current club: Chelsea FC
Position: Centre-Forward
Height: 1.86m
Current market value: €85m
Represented by: Pro Manager Sports & Marketing
Main agent: Not publicly confirmed
Reported salary: £6.5m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2032
About
Joao Pedro is a Brazilian centre-forward who plays for Chelsea FC and the Brazil national team. A technically gifted and versatile attacker, he can operate as a traditional striker, second forward or from either side of the front line.
He joined Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion in July 2025 after establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most adaptable young forwards. His impact was immediate, with decisive performances during Chelsea’s victorious FIFA Club World Cup campaign.
Joao Pedro began his senior career with Fluminense in Brazil before moving to Watford as a teenager. He developed significantly in English football and later joined Brighton, where his combination of creativity, movement and goalscoring attracted interest from several leading clubs.
At international level, João Pedro made his senior Brazil debut in 2023. He has since remained part of the wider national-team setup while competing for places in a highly competitive attacking group.
Representation
Agency: Pro Manager Sports & Marketing
Main representative: Not publicly confirmed
Agency founders: Frederico Moraes and Gustavo Bazilio
Headquarters: Brazil
Jurisdiction: Brazil and international markets
FIFA licence status: Pro Manager operates through several FIFA-licensed football agents
Linked with João Pedro since: His early European career
Also represents: Savinho, Roger Ibañez, Kayky and Jefté
Related agency page: Pro Manager Sports & Marketing
Joao Pedro is represented by Pro Manager Sports & Marketing, a Brazilian football agency with a strong track record of moving players from Brazil into European football.
The agency has worked with João Pedro for several years and supported him through important stages of his career in England, including his periods with Watford, Brighton and Chelsea.
Pro Manager provides career management, transfer negotiation, contract support, commercial management and assistance with player relocation and international career planning.
Career timeline
2011: Joined Fluminense’s academy
2018: Signed his first professional contract with Fluminense
2019: Made his senior debut for Fluminense
2019: Produced his breakthrough season in Brazilian football
January 2020: Joined Watford
September 2020: Scored his first Watford goal
2020/21: Helped Watford win promotion to the Premier League
2021/22: Established himself as a Premier League regular
2022/23: Became one of Watford’s most important attacking players
July 2023: Joined Brighton & Hove Albion
November 2023: Made his senior international debut for Brazil
2023/24: Produced a strong debut season with Brighton
2024/25: Continued as one of Brighton’s leading attacking players
July 2025: Joined Chelsea
July 2025: Scored twice against Fluminense in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final
July 2025: Scored in Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup final victory over Paris Saint-Germain
2025/26: Established himself as one of Chelsea’s leading attackers
2025/26: Named Chelsea Player of the Season
2026/27: Entered the season as a key part of Chelsea’s attacking structure
August 2026: Joao Pedro has signed a new Chelsea contract until June 2032
Transfer history
2019 – Fluminense academy to first team – Promoted to the senior squad
2020 – Fluminense to Watford – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €11.5m
2023 – Watford to Brighton & Hove Albion – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately €34m
2025 – Brighton & Hove Albion to Chelsea – Permanent transfer – Reported initial fee: approximately £55m plus up to £5m in add-ons – Contract until June 2033
Joao Pedro’s move from Brazil to Watford at a young age provided him with an early pathway into English football. After developing in both the Championship and Premier League, his move to Brighton allowed him to take on greater attacking responsibility.
Chelsea signed him in the summer of 2025 after two seasons on the south coast. His immediate contribution at the Club World Cup significantly raised his profile and strengthened his position within the Chelsea squad.
Playing profile
Joao Pedro is primarily a centre-forward but can also operate as a second striker, number ten or winger. His technical quality and mobility make him particularly effective in fluid attacking systems.
He is comfortable dropping away from the defensive line to receive possession between midfield and defence. From these positions, he can turn, combine with teammates or carry the ball towards goal.
Unlike a traditional penalty-box striker, Joao Pedro regularly participates in the build-up. His close control and awareness allow him to connect midfielders with wide attackers and create space for runners moving beyond him.
He is also an effective dribbler. Joao Pedro can receive under pressure, change direction quickly and attack defenders directly when space becomes available.
His finishing has developed throughout his career in England. He is increasingly comfortable attacking central positions, finishing first-time opportunities and taking responsibility from the penalty spot.
At Chelsea, his versatility allows him to play as the highest striker or alongside another forward while also rotating into deeper attacking areas.
Key strengths
Technical quality
Movement between the lines
Link-up play
Positional versatility
Close control
Press resistance
Progressive ball carrying
Combination play
Penalty-area movement
One-on-one ability
Penalty-taking
Ability to play as a striker or second forward
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