João Pedro (footballer, born December 2003)

João Pedro de Sousa Rodrigues (born 31 December 2003), known as João Pedro Tchoca or João Pedro, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a centre-back for Corinthians.

Club career
João Pedro was born in Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, and joined the youth sides of Corinthians in 2019, from Desportivo Brasil. In October of that year, however, he suffered a knee injury and was sidelined for more than a year due to the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic before returning to action in June 2021.

On 6 April 2022, João Pedro renewed his contract with Timão until March 2025. He made his first team debut on 10 March 2024, starting in a 0–0 Campeonato Paulista away draw against Água Santa, as both sides were already eliminated.

On 29 May 2024, João Pedro further extended his contract with Corinthians until the end of 2026. He made his Série A debut on 16 June, coming on as a late substitute for fellow youth graduate Wesley in a 2–2 home draw against São Paulo.

International career
On 10 April 2023, João Pedro was called up to the Brazil national under-20 team, but had to withdraw three days later due to an ankle injury.