We are pleased to announce that Pedro Junior has been acquired from Vissel Kobe on a permanent transfer.
■Registered name:
Pedro Junior
■Full name:
Pedro Bispo Moreira Junior
■Date of birth:
January 29, 1987
■Nationality:
Brazil
■Position:
FW
■Height and weight:
182 cm, 75 kg
■Career:
Vila Nova (2003, Brazil) - Grêmio (2005, Brazil) - Cruzeiro (2007, Brazil) - São Caetano (2007, Brazil) - Omiya Ardija (2007) - Vila Nova (2008, Brazil) - Albirex Niigata (2009) - Gamba Osaka (2009) - Sport Recife (2010, Brazil) - FC Tokyo (2011) - São Caetano (2012, Brazil) - Vila Nova (2012, Brazil) - Jeju United FC (2013, South Korea) - Vissel Kobe (2014-)
■Domestic official match records:
J1 League total: 119 games, 40 goals
J2 League total: 2 games, 0 goals
League Cup total: 20 games, 7 goals
Emperor's Cup total: 8 games, 6 goals
■Comment from Pedro Junior:
"I am very happy to take a new step in my life by becoming a member of Kashima Antlers. Antlers is a popular and well-known team even in Brazil, and it is also the team where Zico, who was my idol, played. I will do my best to contribute to this great club to continue to be strong, so I ask for your support."