João Pedro Almeida Machado

LA Galaxy On 19 January 2017, João Pedro signed with the LA Galaxy. He made his debut in the Major League Soccer on 4 March, starting and being booked in a 1–2 loss against FC Dallas at StubHub Center. He scored his first goal in the competition on 28 May, contributing to the 4–2 away defeat of the San Jose Earthquakes.

On 20 August 2018, João Pedro joined Super League Greece club Apollon Smyrnis F.C. on loan. He scored his first goal for his new team on 1 November, in a 5–0 home victory over Apollon Paralimnio F.C. in the group stage of the Greek Cup.

Tondela João Pedro returned to his homeland after being loaned to C.D. Tondela on a short-team deal on 29 January 2019, and the move was extended in August. On 10 January 2020, he agreed to a permanent contract until June 2022.

On 7 November 2021, João Pedro scored a hat-trick in the first half of a 4–2 home win over C.S. Marítimo, all from the penalty spot.

Chaves Unemployed since Tondela's relegation, João Pedro remained in the Portuguese top flight by signing a contract of undisclosed length at G.D. Chaves on 21 January 2023. He totalled 29 appearances during his spell, failing to find the net.

UTA Arad On 25 January 2024, João Pedro joined Romanian Liga I club FC UTA Arad on a six-month deal with an option for a further year. On 18 March, he netted twice for the hosts in a 4–3 home victory against FC Voluntari after replacing the injured Marcelo Freitas after 34 minutes; the last goal came deep into injury time.

Later career João Pedro returned to Portugal in February 2025, on a contract at second-tier F.C. Felgueiras. However, it was cancelled the following month after the club found out he still had not severed his ties to UTA Arad.

On 14 February 2026, João Pedro joined amateurs Pevidém S.C. in the Braga Football Association.

Career statistics

Honours Tondela Taça de Portugal runner-up: 2021–22