João Pedro Murilo de Paula Morais (born 19 April 2005), known as João Pedro or just JP, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeira Liga club Casa Pia in Portugal.
Career Born in Goiânia, Goiás, JP joined Vasco da Gama's youth sides in 2019, from Goiás EC. On 4 May 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.
On 30 December 2023, JP further extended his link with Vasco until December 2027. Initially a member of the under-20 squad for the 2024 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, he was called up to the main squad on 7 January 2024, and had to leave the competition.
JP made his first team – and Série A – debut on 14 April 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute for Pablo Galdames in a 2–1 home win over Grêmio.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsVasco da Gama2024Série A1000010——1102025—20———20202600300000—30Total100501000—160Avaí (loan)2025Série B285————285Career total38550100000445
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