João Pedro (full name João Pedro Junqueira Goulart) is a Brazilian professional soccer player known for his time at Cagliari Calcio.

• Nationality: Brazil
• Date of birth: 26 November 2001
• Place of birth: Marília, São Paulo, Brazil
• Position: Forward / Attacking midfielder (primarily striker)
• Height: about 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

Career summary (highlights)

• Developed in the youth system of Fluminense (Brazil).
• Moved to Italy and signed for Cagliari in 2019. At Cagliari he rose to prominence as a goal-scoring forward, becoming one of the club's key attacking players and attracting interest from larger European clubs.
• During his time at Cagliari he scored regularly in Serie A and showed versatility playing across the front line.
• He later transferred from Cagliari to other clubs (notably moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League in 2023, with subsequent loan moves), building on his reputation from his Cagliari years.

International career

• Represented Brazil at youth levels, including the U23 side. Earned senior call-ups and made appearances for the Brazil national team as his club form improved.

Playing style

• Technically skilled forward with good movement, ability to hold up play, and a strong finishing instinct. Comfortable playing centrally or slightly wide; contributes with goals and assists.

Notable facts

• Became one of Serie A's promising young forwards during his spell at Cagliari.
• Attracted transfer interest across Europe thanks to consistent performances and goal output.

Sources and records: Career statistics, transfer dates and numbers can vary by source and season; for the most up-to-date match-by-match stats consult official club pages, league records or trusted databases (e.g., Transfermarkt, Soccerway).