João 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.

Club career Born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 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.

In October 2019, after impressing with the national team, Peglow was promoted to the first team for the following season, and further extended his contract until December 2023 on 1 January 2020. 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.

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

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. He made his debut on 5 April, coming onto the pitch in the 87th minute of a 2–1 home win over Raków Częstochowa.

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.

International career Peglow appeared with Brazil under-16 football team in the 2018 Montaigu Tournament, scoring three goals in four matches.