Santos FC renew goalkeeper João Pedro’s contract until 2031 | OneFootball

From Vila Belmiro, goalkeeper João Pedro agreed this Wednesday (3) to renew his contract with Santos FC until April 2031. Considered one of the club’s biggest recent academy talents, the shot-stopper is already part of the first team and previously had a contract until April 2027.

“I feel very happy here. It’s the club where I started in football, the club I’ve supported since I was a child and the one I love with all my heart. I’m very happy to be renewing my contract, very happy to be increasingly integrated into the main squad and learning more. I hope these will be five years of great joy, lots of learning, and many glories,” said the Menino da Vila.

Born and raised in Santos, João Pedro is 18 years old and 2 meters tall. He began his journey in futsal at the Gremetal academy, playing as an outfield player, but had to go in goal on one occasion, also because of his height. Since then, he fell in love with the position and never wanted to leave the goal. He joined Peixe’s youth system in 2018, at nine years old. He started at the U-11 level and stood out from his very first training sessions.

Over the years, the goalkeeper has earned several call-ups to Brazil’s youth national teams at U-15, U-17, and now U-20 level. In 2025, João Pedro was Brazil’s standout player at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, saving six penalties during the campaign.

Currently, the Santos prospect is available to the first-team squad led by head coach Cuca, has been included in matchday squads, and also plays for Peixe’s U-20 team. Go get them, João Pedro!

Goalkeeper João Pedro renewed with Peixe (Photo: Raul Baretta/Santos FC)

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