Biography
Who is Pedro Neto?
Early life and real name
Pedro Lomba Neto was born in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, on March 9, 2000. He spent his childhood developing his athletic skills in his home country before joining the youth system at S.C. Braga at age 13. His family has a history in professional sports, as his uncle Sérgio Lomba was also a football player. Pedro stands 173 cm tall and primarily plays as a winger on the field.
On May 7, 2017, he made his first professional appearance for the Braga reserve team during a match against Porto B. Just one week later, he stepped onto the pitch for his debut with the senior squad in the Primeira Liga. During that game against Nacional, he scored a goal only minutes after entering as a substitute. This achievement made him the youngest player to ever score a league goal for the club.
Success in Italy and England
In August 2017, Pedro Neto moved to Italy to join SS Lazio on a two-year loan deal alongside teammate Bruno Jordão. He eventually made his Serie A debut in early 2019 during a game against Juventus. During his time with the Italian club, he was part of the squad that won the 2018–19 Coppa Italia trophy. Following this stint, he transferred to the English Premier League to play for Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2019.
His career at Molineux began with a goal and an assist in a UEFA Europa League qualifying match against Pyunik. He quickly became a key player for the team, earning the Young Player of the Season award for the 2019–20 campaign. Despite facing several long-term injury setbacks, including a serious knee issue in 2021 and an ankle surgery in 2022, he reached the milestone of 100 competitive appearances for Wolves. His performances in the 2020–21 season earned him both the Player of the Year and the Players' Player of the Season awards from the club.
Move to Chelsea and international career
In August 2024, Pedro signed a seven-year contract with Chelsea for a reported fee of £51.3 million. His first season with the London club was highly successful as he helped the team win the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. He scored his first goal for the team during an EFL Cup match against Barrow and later recorded a senior hat-trick in an FA Cup victory against Hull City in early 2026. He also received the Chelsea Goal of the Season award for his efforts during his debut year.
On the international stage, Pedro Neto has represented Portugal at various youth levels before making his senior debut in November 2020. In his first match against Andorra, he became the first player born in the 2000s to score for the Portuguese national team. He was selected for the UEFA Euro 2024 squad, where he provided a crucial assist in a win over the Czech Republic. He also played a starting role in the team that won the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League and was named in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Birthday and age
Pedro Neto was born on March 9, 2000, which makes Pedro 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Pedro shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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