João Pedro Reginaldo

João Pedro Reginaldo (born 14 March 2003) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC.

Early life
From Indaiatuba, in the state of São Paulo, he started playing football at the age of five years-old, at Mundo Bola school. He had spells at União Barbarense, Ponte Preta, Guarani and Red Bull Brasil before joining Juventude in 2017.

Career
He spent two years at the Juventude academy, before moving to Athletico Paranaense in 2019 aged 16 years-old, initially on a two-year contract.

He played for MLS Next Pro side Crown Legacy FC on loan in 2023, where he was named in the MLS NEXT Pro Best XI in 2023. He joined Charlotte FC ahead of the 2024 season, agreeing to a three-year contract with the option of a fourth.

International career
He played for Brazil U20 in a 4–0 win over United States national under-20 soccer team in November 2021.

Style of play
He is capable of playing centrally and as an attacking left back, and took set pieces for Crown Legacy.