Biography
Who is Pedro Miguel?
Early life and real name
Pedro Miguel Carvalho Deus Correia was born on August 6, 1990. His birthplace is listed as Algueireao - Mem Martins, Portugal, while official sports records also connect him to Qatar. Growing up, he developed a passion for football and spent nearly six seasons in the youth setup at Benfica.
He earned the nickname Ro-Ro as a tribute to his childhood idols, the Brazilian international players Ronaldo and Romario. During his youth career, he played for several clubs in Portugal before making his senior debut in the fourth division with Farense in 2009. The following season, he moved to Aljustrelense to continue playing in the same tier of Portuguese football.
Club career highlights
In January 2011, Pedro left Portugal to sign with Al Ahli in Qatar. He scored his first goal for the club against Al Kharaitiyat on January 7, 2012, during a match that ended in a 4-2 defeat. After featuring in six matches during his first full campaign, the team experienced relegation from the Stars League.
Pedro joined Al Sadd in 2016 and expressed his desire to represent the national team. He scored his first league goal for the squad on December 12, 2016, in an 8-0 win against Umm Salal. While playing under former teammate Xavi in an attacking formation, he secured numerous honours, including six Qatar Stars League titles.
International career
Pedro initially appeared for the Cape Verde national under-21 team on March 24, 2009, in a friendly match against Portugal. He also represented Cape Verde at the 2009 Lusofonia Games, where the squad earned the gold medal.
After switching his international allegiance, Pedro made his debut for Qatar on March 29, 2016, during a World Cup qualifier against China. He played every match during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, helping Qatar secure the tournament title in the United Arab Emirates. He also represented the country at the 2019 Copa America, the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, two FIFA World Cups, and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, where he scored a decisive penalty in a penalty shoot-out against Uzbekistan.
Birthday and age
Pedro Miguel was born on August 6, 1990, which makes Pedro 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Pedro shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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