João Pedro receives Premier League Player of the Month award for August
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Chelsea forward João Pedro earned the Premier League Player of the Month award for August following his performance during the opening of the 2026/27 season. The 24-year-old recorded two goals and two assists across two matches to help secure wins against Fulham and Brighton. His contribution included an opening goal 33 seconds into the fixture against Fulham and multiple assists for teammate Cole Palmer. João Pedro beat seven other nominees, including Palmer, to become the first Chelsea recipient of the award since September 2024. He is the seventh Brazilian player to receive the honor in league history.
- •João Pedro recorded two goals and two assists in two matches.
- •Chelsea defeated Fulham and Brighton to begin the season.
- •The award makes him the seventh Brazilian player to win the monthly honor.
- •He finished ahead of teammate Cole Palmer and six other nominees.
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea attacker wins Premier League Player of the Month after 4 G/A in 3 games start to season
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — João Pedro wins Premier League Player of the Month for August
"Joao Pedro has won the Premier League player of the month award, and spoke to Sky Sports about it at the training ground this week.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us...
"João Pedro has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for August after making a flying start to the 2026/27 season.The Chelsea striker scored twice and provided two assists in the club’...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 12:25 PMChelsea attacker wins Premier League Player of the Month after 4 G/A in 3 games start to season
Joao Pedro has won the Premier League player of the month award, and spoke to Sky Sports about it at the training ground this week.If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:40 AMJoão Pedro wins Premier League Player of the Month for August
João Pedro has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for August after making a flying start to the 2026/27 season.The Chelsea striker scored twice and provided two assists in the club’...
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