About João Pedro

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 Avaí, on loan from Vasco da Gama.

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.