Chelsea fans voted Joao Pedro their Men’s Player of the Season for 2025/26, giving him over 60% in the online poll, with Enzo Fernandez finishing second and Moises Caicedo third, just hours after his shock omission from Brazil’s 26-man World Cup squad.

Chelsea FC on it official page on X wrote: “Joao Pedro is our 25/26 Player of the Season. 🇧🇷💙,” “New header. 😍”, “Baller. ✨”

The 24-year-old forward, signed from Brighton for £55 million, scored 20 goals and added 9 assists in 49 appearances, starring in Chelsea’s Club World Cup win with moments like an overhead kick against Nottingham Forest.

Pedro posted a gracious Instagram message about joys and frustrations in football, while Ancelotti expressed sadness over the snub and Chelsea supporters showed a mix of fury and relief ahead of his trophy presentation before tonight’s Tottenham match.