Joao Pedro's journey is a true story about resilience and success. From a difficult childhood to becoming a FIFA Club World Cup champion with Chelsea, the 23 -year -old not only realized his dream but also had the opportunity to thank his mother for all her sacrifices throughout the way.
“The first thing I did after winning was to call my mother and said: 'Mom, I am very happy to have fulfilled my dream of winning the first trophy as a professional football player.'
Joao Pedro's father, Chicao – a former Botafogo player – was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his murder. The dream of playing with Joao Pedro's father also closed too soon. Joao Pedro's mother had to fast for her son to have a full meal.
But it was also because of the childhood of the great mother of the great mother and the adversity of her father that Joao Pedro raised the desire to succeed and the ball, starting from the cradle of Fluminense with the days of hard work …
Life turning point
Football has been ingrained in Joao Pedro's blood. Because, his father Jose Jose Jesus, or is often called Chicao – L & Ag
