Here is all you need to know about Joao Pedro including his age, career, girlfriend, why is he called Joao Pedro 15
The Brazilian international for Brighton, Joao Pedro, scored two goals in the second half of his side’s FA Cup match against Stoke City to help his team win 4-2.
What is the Joao Pedro 15 meme meaning and who is his actress girlfriend Mel Maia
crl tao mstando o joao pedro por namorar a mel maia https://t.co/RpIygin14l
— mundinho trent brasil (@goldoendricki) January 7, 2024
Imagine trying to defend Joao Pedro, a fully grown adult, shagging a 15 year old 😭
What a scummy nonce fanbase #BHAFC pic.twitter.com/Lz9PRLpoTM
— The Scouse Guardiola (@scouse_Pep) January 7, 2024
Joao Pedro made his move to England when he moved to Watford from Fluminense in the winter transfer window of 2020 and the Brazilian was 18 years old then and had big expectations among Watford fans.
Pedro was dating a Brazilian actress, Mel Maia, at the time and the actress was a big star in her native country. Maia rose to prominence back in 2012 for her role as Rita in the TV series, Avenida Brasil. Since 2012, she has been seen in five more similar TV projects, with the latest one coming in 2019 with the A Dona do Pedaço show.
With his goals, Pedro tied Glenn Murray’s record from the 2018–19 campaign to become Brighton’s joint best scorer in Premier League history. Brighton not only avoided an upset thanks to this outstanding effort, but they also advanced to the renowned tournament’s fourth round.
João Pedro is finally getting his plaudits.
Watford fans may have been singing his praises for years, but the Brazilian youngster recently made his international debut and bagged a brace in the #EmiratesFACup third round to continue his fine form 👏 pic.twitter.com/TvAoP7L4ZZ
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2024
Who is Joao Pedro?
João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus, a forward for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and the Brazil national team, was born in Brazil on September 26, 2001 in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The 22-year-old measures 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) tall.
Who are Joao Pedro’s parents?
Joao Pedro was born to Flavia Junqueira and José João de Jesus.
A look at Joao Pedro’s career
Along with his mother, João Pedro travelled to Rio de Janeiro and enrolled in Fluminense’s youth system. As he advanced through the team’s academy, he changed his position from defensive midfielder to offensive midfielder, and then to striker.
On October 19, 2018, before he had even made his senior debut, João Pedro agreed to sign a five-year contract with Premier League team Watford, which would take effect in January 2020.
In a 2-1 Campeonato Carioca loss to fierce rivals Flamengo, he made his senior debut for Fluminense on March 28, 2019, coming on as a stoppage-time substitute. One month later, on April 29, he came on as a late substitute in the 1-0 loss to Goiás to make his league debut.
He signed a contract with Watford in January 2020, according to an announcement made on October 30, 2019. On May 5, 2023, Brighton & Hove Albion confirmed the signing of Pedro from Watford. Although the transfer fee was not disclosed, it was speculated to be in the neighbourhood of a club record £30 million.
Talking about his international career, Pedro received an Olympic football call-up for Brazil on August 19, 2023. He was called up to the Brazil senior team for the first time on November 6, four months later.
Who is Joao Pedro dating?
Pedro was seeing Mel Maia, a Brazilian actress who, at home nation, enjoyed great fame. Maia became well-known in 2012 when she played Rita in the television series Avenida Brasil. The primary problem with the relationship was that Maia was only 15 years old while Joao was 18 back in 2020.
The consent age in Brazil is 14 years old, whereas it is 16 years old in the UK and their relationship became controversial. Pedro and his gf shared photos of their vacation to the UK on social media, where the Brazilian forward could be seen kissing Maia.
Before turning sixteen, Maia was not allowed to see her boyfriend in the UK and had to return to Brazil. The two later parted ways.