João Pedro (footballer, Born May 2000)
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João Pedro Boeira Duarte (born 30 May 2000) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for
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club
Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) ('','' TP.HCM; ), commonly known as Saigon (; ), is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population of around 14 million in 2025. The city's geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigo ...
, on loan from
Sabah Sabah () is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia located in northern Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia. Sabah has land borders with the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest and Indonesia's North Kalima ...
.


Early life

João Pedro was born in
Pelotas Pelotas () is a Brazilian city and Municipalities of Brazil, municipality (''município''), the fourth Largest cities in Rio Grande do Sul by population, most populous in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, after Porto Alegre, Caxias do Su ...
, Brazil. He began his football career at a young age, joining the youth academy of
Pelotas Pelotas () is a Brazilian city and Municipalities of Brazil, municipality (''município''), the fourth Largest cities in Rio Grande do Sul by population, most populous in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, after Porto Alegre, Caxias do Su ...
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Club career

In March 2024, João Pedro signed his first professional contract with The Cong-Viettel, a club competing in the Vietnamese V.League 1. During his time with the cub, he made 12 appearances and scored 2 goals, and was released shortly after. In August 2024, João Pedro joined
Sabah Sabah () is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia located in northern Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia. Sabah has land borders with the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest and Indonesia's North Kalima ...
on a nine-month contract until April 2025, replacing Ramon Machado. His signing was aimed at strengthening Sabah's attacking options in the
Malaysia Super League The Malaysia Super League (), known simply as the Super League (), is the men's top professional Football in Malaysia, football division of the Malaysian football league system. Administered by the Football Malaysia Limited Liability Partnersh ...
. In the first half of the season, he netted 7 goals after 9 appearances, being among the top goalscorers of the league. In February 2025, João Pedro returned to Vietnam, being loaned to
Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) ('','' TP.HCM; ), commonly known as Saigon (; ), is the most populous city in Vietnam with a population of around 14 million in 2025. The city's geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigo ...
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References


External Links


Official Sabah FC Profile

Player Profile on Soccerway
{{DEFAULTSORT:Joao Pedro 2000 births Living people Footballers from Pelotas Brazilian men's footballers Men's association football forwards Campeonato Brasileiro Série D players Grêmio Atlético Farroupilha players Clube Esportivo Lajeadense players Samambaia Futebol Clube players Esporte Clube Pelotas players Esporte Clube Avenida players Futebol Clube Santa Cruz players Clube Náutico Marcílio Dias players Guarany Futebol Clube players Sabah F.C. (Malaysia) players The Cong-Viettel FC players V.League 1 players Malaysia Super League players Brazilian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Vietnam Expatriate footballers in Malaysia Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Vietnam Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Malaysia 21st-century Brazilian sportsmen