JP Chermont

João Pedro Chermont Crema (born 18 January 2006), known as JP Chermont, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a right-back for Santos.

Club career
Born in Bauru, São Paulo, JP Chermont joined Santos' youth setup in 2018, from hometown side Noroeste. On 21 November 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club, after agreeing to a three-year deal.

On 21 February 2024, JP Chermont was registered in the first team squad for the 2024 Campeonato Paulista. He made his professional debut on 9 March, coming on as a second-half substitute for Felipe Jonatan in a 3–2 home win over Inter de Limeira.

JP Chermont scored his first professional goal on 26 April 2024, netting the opener in a 2–0 Série B away win over Avaí. On 27 June, he renewed his contract with the club until December 2027.

International career
In September 2022, JP Chermont was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team for a training period aiming the 2023 South American U-17 Championship, which he was included in the 23-man squad on 8 March 2023. He was a regular starter as the nation lifted the trophy.

On 17 May 2024, Chermont and Santos teammates Jair and Souza were called up to the Brazil national under-20 team for a period of trainings.

Personal life
JP Chermont is the cousin of former sports journalist Victorino Chermont, who died in the LaMia Flight 2933 crash in 2016.

Honours
Brazil U17
 * South American U-17 Championship: 2023