Player Of The Month
Chelsea Forward João Pedro Wins August Premier League Player Of The Month Award
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João Pedro became the seventh Brazilian to win the Premier League’s Player of the Month award, joining Juninho, Edu, David Luiz, Lucas Moura, Rodrigo Muniz and Igor Thiago.
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Chelsea’s victories during Pedro’s award-winning run came by scores of 3-2 at Fulham and 4-3 against Brighton, his former club.
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Pedro’s opening goal against Fulham came within roughly half a minute—reported as 31 seconds by the Premier League—when he flicked the ball over goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
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Chelsea presented João Pedro with the award at the club’s Cobham training ground.
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Chelsea recently confirmed that Pedro had signed a new long-term contract, reinforcing the club’s commitment to him beyond his strong start to the season.
Chelsea forward João Pedro has won the EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Month award for August 2026, his first such honor. The 24-year-old Brazilian recorded two goals and two assists in Chelsea's opening two league matches, helping secure victories over Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion, according to Newsy Today.
Pedro scored inside the opening minute against Fulham — just 31 seconds into the match — and assisted Cole Palmer's winning goal. He then repeated the goal-and-assist combination against Brighton, his former club. The Chelsea Chronicle noted that Pedro has already formed a strong bond with Chelsea's summer signings, including Danny Welbeck.
Pedro Tops Shortlist of Eight Players
Pedro won the monthly award after public voting was combined with the views of a panel of football experts. He topped an eight-player shortlist that included Cole Palmer, his Chelsea teammate. The award marks Chelsea's first Player of the Month honor since Cole Palmer won it in September 2024.
Chelsea's Dominant Start Fuels Pedro's Rise
Chelsea won both matches during Pedro's award-winning run by narrow scorelines: 3-2 at Fulham and 4-3 against Brighton. In the opening game, Pedro flicked the ball over goalkeeper Bernd Leno just 31 seconds into the match. BeIN Sports reports that Pedro has scored with 20% of his shots in the Premier League so far this season.
Pedro Joins Exclusive Brazilian Winners Club
João Pedro became the seventh Brazilian to win the Premier League Player of the Month award. He joins Juninho, Edu, David Luiz, Lucas Moura, Rodrigo Muniz, and Igor Thiago in that exclusive group. The award was presented to Pedro at Chelsea's Cobham training ground.
Manager Alonso Compares Pedro to Global Elite
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised Pedro's strong start to the season, comparing him to top strikers. BeIN Sports reports that Alonso has claimed João Pedro is on Erling Haaland's level and compared him to Real Madrid icon Karim Benzema. Pedro's impressive displays have prompted Chelsea to offer him a new long-term contract, reinforcing the club's commitment to him beyond this promising start.
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