Biography
Who is Pedro?
Early life and career
Pedro was born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, on July 28, 1987. He started his football path at a local club named San Isidro, where he played for the youth team during the 2003 to 2004 season. His performances in the Tercera División caught the attention of scouts from FC Barcelona while he was playing at a youth tournament on his native island.
In August 2004, Pedro officially joined the youth system of Barcelona. He quickly established himself as an important player for the reserve side, helping them achieve promotion in the 2007 to 2008 Tercera División season. On January 12, 2008, he made his official debut for the first team during a La Liga match against Real Murcia at home.
Success with FC Barcelona
During the 2008 to 2009 season, Pedro became a regular member of the first team under the management of Pep Guardiola. He made 14 appearances during that treble-winning campaign and came on as a substitute in the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester United. His role expanded significantly in the following season when he made history by scoring in every official club competition.
Over the years at Barcelona, Pedro secured numerous honors, including La Liga and Champions League titles. He scored crucial goals in important matches, such as the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. After establishing multiple scoring records and winning numerous trophies, he eventually moved to the English Premier League in 2015 to seek a new challenge abroad.
Chelsea and later career
In August 2015, Pedro transferred to Chelsea on a four-year contract. He made an immediate impact by scoring his first goal for the club during his debut match against West Bromwich Albion. During his time in London, he helped Chelsea secure the Premier League title, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Europa League.
After his successful stint in England, Pedro moved to Italy and signed with Serie A club Roma in 2020. He later transferred to their city rivals Lazio. Throughout his career, he also represented the Spain national team in major international tournaments, winning both the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship.
Birthday and age
Pedro was born on July 28, 1987, which makes Pedro 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Pedro shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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