João Pedro de Sousa Rodrigues (born 31 December 2003), known as João Pedro Tchoca or João Pedro, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ceará on loan from Corinthians.
| 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 |
Ceará (on loan from Corinthians) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018 | Desportivo Brasil | ||
| 2019–2024 | Corinthians | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Corinthians | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Ceará (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:58, 17 June 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editJoão 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.
International career
editOn 10 April 2023, João Pedro was called up to the Brazil national under-20 team,[5] but had to withdraw three days later due to an ankle injury.[6]
Career statistics
edit- As of 17 June 2024[7]
| 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 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
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.
- ^ "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 June 2024.
External links
edit- Corinthians profile (in Brazilian Portuguese)