João set the tone in Chelsea’s 3–2 victory over Fulham, scoring after just 31 seconds with an inventive flick over goalkeeper Bernd Leno. He later assisted Cole Palmer’s winning goal, demonstrating the combination of individual quality and attacking awareness that has characterised his performances. He continued that form against his former club Brighton & Hove Albion, scoring Chelsea’s third goal in a dramatic 4–3 victory before setting up Palmer once again for the decisive finish. Across the two matches, João registered four goal contributions, playing a central role in securing six points for the Blues. The recognition places João among a select group of Brazilian players to have won the Premier League's monthly award. He becomes the seventh Brazilian recipient and the first Chelsea player to

claim the honour since Cole Palmer in September 2024. His win followed a public vote combined with the verdict of a panel of football experts, with João finishing ahead of seven other nominees, including Palmer, Bruno Fernandes and Rayan Cherki. For João, the award represents an important milestone in his career and a reflection of the influence he has already established at Chelsea. His ability to combine goalscoring with creative contributions has made him a key presence in the club's attacking line-up as the new season gets underway. As the campaign progresses, João will look to build on this early momentum, continuing to deliver performances that contribute to Chelsea’s ambitions across domestic and European competition.

“It’s a special moment for me to win this award. I’m happy to help the team and hope this is just the beginning.”