Pedro Wins EA Sports Premier League August Player Of The Month Award
Chelsea forward João Pedro has been awarded the EA Sports Premier League Player of the Month for August 2026. This recognition follows his strong start to the season, featuring two goals and two assists in his first two matches.
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Chelsea forward João Pedro has been named the EA Sports Premier League Player of the Month for August 2026 after an impressive start to the new campaign.
The award is the Brazilian striker’s first Premier League Player of the Month honour and makes him the first Chelsea player to win the prize since Cole Palmer in September 2024.
Chelsea announced the award on the club’s website on Friday. Pedro beat Palmer and six other shortlisted players in the public vote.
The 2026/27 season began strongly for Pedro, who recorded four goal contributions in Chelsea’s opening two Premier League matches and helped the Blues win both games.
He opened his account just 33 seconds into Chelsea’s opening fixture against Fulham before setting up Palmer for the winning goal.
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