João Pedro Player of the Month honour arrives after two goals and two assists in three games as the Chelsea striker starts the season in sparkling form

On Friday 11 September 2026 in London, Chelsea striker João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus, the 24-year-old Brazil international, was named Premier League Player of the Month for August after contributing two goals and two assists in three league matches.

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The award, decided by a combination of public votes, a panel of experts and Premier League captains, recognised the forward’s immediate influence under head coach Xabi Alonso.

João Pedro scored after 31 seconds against Fulham at Stamford Bridge and later added a goal and an assist against former club Brighton and Hove Albion.

Last season the Brazilian was voted Chelsea’s Player of the Season after scoring 20 goals in all competitions following his summer 2025 move from Brighton.

That campaign ended with disappointment when he was omitted from Brazil’s World Cup squad, yet the new term has begun with renewed purpose.

“I try to do my job regardless of who is watching,” João Pedro told ESPN after the Brighton victory. “I always aim to maintain a high standard. I got off to a good start last season, and this season too. Now it’s a case of keep up the pace.”

Cole Palmer was also shortlisted after two goals and an assist of his own, underlining the early chemistry in Chelsea’s attack

. Other nominees included Bruno Fernandes, who scored a hat-trick for Manchester United, and Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori.

The honour is João Pedro’s first Premier League monthly award and arrives as Chelsea sit among the early pacesetters.

The striker has spoken of remaining focused on club form while hoping to force his way back into Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil plans.

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Supporters at Stamford Bridge have already seen the same decisive movement and link-up play that defined his debut campaign. Whether that level can be sustained through a congested autumn will shape both Chelsea’s title challenge and João Pedro’s international prospects.