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João Pedro wins August Player of the Month

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 3:58 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Joao Pedro Secures Award

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro won the August Player of the Month award after two goals and two assists.
He signed a new contract in September 2026, extending to 2034 and receiving the number nine shirt.
Manager Xabi Alonso likened Pedro to Karim Benzema and said he ranks with Erling Haaland among top strikers.
He became Chelsea’s first debut-season striker since Diego Costa to reach 20 goals.

Summary

Martínez Starts

Emiliano Martínez is set to start for Chelsea, his first appearance since signing.
Chelsea will host Hull City, who have kept a clean sheet since promotion.
Levi Colwill remains sidelined with a minor fitness issue, overseen by Alonso.
Pedro Neto signed a six-year contract on Friday and will play right wing-back.
Roméo Lavia must impress in midfield as Moisés Caicedo’s availability remains uncertain.

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João Pedro Recalled

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti recalled João Pedro to the national squad after his club form.
Pedro became the seventh Brazilian to win Premier League Player of the Month.
A public vote placed Pedro ahead of teammate Cole Palmer and six other nominees for August.
His recall coincides with Brazil’s friendlies against Australia and India during the international break.
The award could raise Pedro’s profile before the upcoming friendlies.

History

Historical Context

After United signed Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo for a £12 million record fee in August 2003, he quickly scored decisive goals that helped Manchester United clinch the 2003-04 FA Cup and later win the 2006-07 Premier League. João Pedro’s August 2024 Player-of-Month award for Chelsea echoes Ronaldo’s early breakthrough, showing how Brazilian talent continues to shape Premier League success and national-team prospects.

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Joao Pedro Secures Award

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro won the August Player of the Month award after two goals and two assists.
He signed a new contract in September 2026, extending to 2034 and receiving the number nine shirt.
Manager Xabi Alonso likened Pedro to Karim Benzema and said he ranks with Erling Haaland among top strikers.
He became Chelsea’s first debut-season striker since Diego Costa to reach 20 goals.

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