According to data from Opta, João Pedro has scored 14 goals in the English Championship, all scored from inside the area
The Brazilian striker leads the Premier League’s artillery. This Wednesday (4), he scored three times in Chelsea’s 4–1 victory over Aston Villaaway from home, in a direct confrontation for a place in the next edition of the Champions League. The hat-trick was the Brazilian’s first in the Premier League.
The striker had already scored three goals in the same game in England defending Brighton, in the FA Cup, in addition to having repeated the feat when he was still playing for Fluminense, in continental competition.
The performance consolidated João Pedro as the player who scored the most goals in the Premier League in 2026 without taking into account penalty kicks. All of his goals in the period were made with the ball rolling, highlighting the Blues number 20’s eye for goal.
According to data from Opta, João Pedro has 14 goals in the English Championshipall scored from inside the area. The striker has already finished 43 times, 26 of which were on target, with a conversion rate of 32.6% and an average of one goal every 153.9 minutes.
The variety in conclusions also draws attention:
– 6 goals with the right foot;
– 5 with the left foot;
– 3 heads.
