João Pedro joins elite Brazilian group after Premier League hat-trick | OneFootball

Nine goals in his last nine games. João Pedro is enjoying a remarkable run of form at Chelsea, and after recording the first hat-trick of his career in London, the Brazilian forward is not only fuelling the Blues’ push for a top-four finish in the Premier League but also joining an exclusive group of compatriots in the competition’s history.

His three goals at Villa Park inspired Chelsea to a commanding 4–1 victory, with João Pedro also providing an assist. In doing so, he became the first player to be involved in four goals in a single Premier League match this season.

The result moves Chelsea to within three points of Aston Villa, who currently occupy a Champions League place. Suddenly, the race for the top four looks very real at Stamford Bridge, and much of that belief is down to João Pedro.

The Brazilian striker is in outstanding form. Alongside his nine goals in the last nine matches, he has also provided two assists, while no player has scored more Premier League goals in 2026 than João Pedro, who has eight so far this calendar year.

In the Premier League this season he has scored 14 goals in 29 appearances - with only Erling Haaland (22) and Igor Thiago (18) scoring more, while Antoine Semenyo sits just ahead on 15.

João Pedro is now just three goals away from matching the best scoring season of his career - the 23/24 campaign with Brighton, when he reached 20 goals. His form has noticeably improved under the guidance of Liam Rosenior: in 12 matches under the coach he has produced 10 goals and two assists.

The hat-trick - his second in English football after scoring three for Brighton against Sheffield in 2024 - also places him among a select group of Brazilians to achieve the feat in the Premier League. Afonso Alves, Robinho, Roberto Firmino, Lucas Moura, Gabriel Jesus, Matheus Cunha and Igor Thiago are the others.

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