João Peglow

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Martins and the second or paternal family name is Peglow.

João Gabriel Martins Peglow (born 7 January 2002) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Major League Soccer club D.C. United.

João Peglow

Personal information
Full name	João Gabriel Martins Peglow[1]
Date of birth	(2002-01-07) 7 January 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	D.C. United
Number	7
Youth career
2011–2020	Internacional
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2024	Internacional	18	(2)
2021–2022	→ Porto B (loan)	32	(3)
2022	→ Atlético Goianiense (loan)	6	(0)
2023	→ Dnipro-1 (loan)	13	(3)
2023	→ Sport (loan)	12	(2)
2024	Radomiak Radom	25	(1)
2025–	D.C. United	7	(2)
International career
2018	Brazil U16	4	(3)
2018–2019	Brazil U17	17	(7)
Medal record Men's football Representing  Brazil FIFA U-17 World Cup Winner 2019 Brazil
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:06, 20 April 2025 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul,^[2] Peglow joined Internacional's youth setup in 2011, aged just nine. In April 2018, he signed his first professional deal at the age of 16.^[3]

In October 2019, after impressing with the national team, Peglow was promoted to the first team for the following season,^[4] and further extended his contract until December 2023 on 1 January 2020.^[5] He made his senior debut on 25 July, coming on as a second-half substitute for Marcos Guilherme in a 1–1 Campeonato Gaúcho away draw against Esportivo.^[6]

On 14 July 2021, Peglow joined Liga Portugal 2 side Porto B on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy.^[7]

In early 2024, after loan spells with Atlético Goianiense, Dnipro-1 and Sport, Peglow terminated his contract with Internacional. Shortly after, on 19 March, he joined Polish Ekstraklasa club Radomiak Radom on a deal until mid-2026.^[8] He made his debut on 5 April, coming onto the pitch in the 87th minute of a 2–1 home win over Raków Częstochowa.^[9]

On 16 December 2024, Peglow moved to Major League Soccer side D.C. United on a three-year deal, with an option for another year.^[10]

International career

Peglow appeared with Brazil under-16 football team in the 2018 Montaigu Tournament, scoring three goals in four matches.^[3] He also was an undisputed starter for the under-17s, playing 17 matches and scoring seven goals while also lifting the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.^[2]

Career statistics

As of match played 19 April 2025^[11]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State league		National cup[a]		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Internacional	2020	Série A	16	2	1[b]	0	2	0	2[c]	0	21	2
	2021	Série A	1	0	3[b]	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
	Total		17	2	4	0	2	0	2	0	25	2
Porto B (loan)	2021–22	Liga Portugal 2	32	3	—		—		—		32	3
Atlético Goianiense (loan)	2021	Série A	6	0	—		2	0	1[c]	0	9	0
Dnipro-1 (loan)	2022–23	Ukrainian Premier League	13	3	—		—		2[d]	0	15	3
Sport (loan)	2023	Série B	12	2	—		—		—		12	2
Radomiak Radom	2023–24	Ekstraklasa	8	0	—		—		—		8	0
	2024–25	Ekstraklasa	17	1	—		2	0	—		19	1
	Total		25	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	27	1
D.C. United	2025	Major League Soccer	7	2	—		—		—		7	2
Career total			112	13	4	0	6	0	5	0	127	13

Notes

1. Includes Copa do Brasil, Polish Cup
2. Appearance(s) in Campeonato Gaúcho
3. Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
4. Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

Honours

Brazil U17

• FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2019^[12]