From poverty, hunger and family tragedies, it reached the top of the football world – thanks to the mother’s victim and his own perseverance.
The winner of the Chelsea Conference League, but also a club world champion reached 3: 0 by victory in PSG, this summer (finally) found a real attacker.
It’s Brazilian Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albiona, and which is EUR 58.2 million paid.
This brazilian full name João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus (23) He was one of the key players in Chelsea on the World Champion title, and after the victory over PSG in the final (3: 0) He grabbed his neck for the PSG coach Luis Enrique and threw on the floor.
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The Brazilian passed a difficult childhood, and they were marked by Father’s departure to jail and Mother’s waiver. But he came to the top.
Namely, his father, José João de Jesus, was a talented midfielder of Botafog and the fan’s favorite. But 2002. year, when João was only a year, Chicão is Sentenced to 16 years in prison for assembling in murder. Although he eventually came out after eight years, in the key years of the sons of growing up – he was not present, reports the TPortal.
However, with a young boy, the Mother Flavia was left, which was with him in the most difficult moments and that is why it is Today where it is.
➟ HIS FATHER WAS IMPRISONED WHE WAS A CHILD.
➟ HIS Mother Took Him In.
➟ He left home at age 10 to pursue his dream of becoming a footballer.
➟ He Dedicated The First Title Of His Career To His Mother.
➟ He is a World Champion.João Pedro, An Example of Life. pic.twitter.com/ye7tg2qj8x
– Football Factly (@footballFactly) July 15, 2025
The Brazilian admitted in an emotional interview that his Mother often skipped his own meals so he might beII to have energy for training and matches.
We had serious moments. It was day when Mom would say she wasn’t hungry but actually There was not enough food for both. She wanted me to eat, to have strength and keep following my dreamhe recalled Pedro.
His career advanced at high speed – from Fluminense, very young went to Watford, and now Chelsea brought him as one of The most talented young attackers of the Premier League.
A new coach played a key role in his arrival at Stamford Bridge Enzo Maresca.
We talked a long time. He explained to me his vision, as he sees my role in the team, how much he trusts me. That conversation gave me additional security. I knew Chelsea was the real step for me, The 22-year-old said.
Pedro emphasized that he is ready to work hard and prove to the blues jersey, and especially looking forward to working with numerous young talents that form the backbone of the new Chelsea.
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