Pedro Lima (footballer, born 2006)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Cardosoand the second or paternal family name is de Lima.

Pedro Lima

Lima in 2024
Personal information
Full name	Pedro Henrique Cardoso de Lima
Date of birth	(2006-07-01) 1 July 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth	Cabedelo, Brazil
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Right-back
Team information
Current team	Wolverhampton Wanderers
Number	37
Youth career
2015–2021	Meninos da Paraíba
2021–2024	Sport Recife
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024	Sport Recife	13	(1)
2024–	Wolverhampton Wanderers	1	(0)
International career
2023–	Brazil U17	5	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:11, 7 January 2025 (UTC)

Pedro Henrique Cardoso de Lima (born 1 July 2006), known as Pedro Lima, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Club career

Sport Recife

Lima in action for Sport Recife in 2024

Born in Cabedelo, Paraíba, Lima began his career with a local side called EC Meninos da Paraíba, before joining Sport Recife's youth sides at the age of 15. ^[1] On 12 September 2023, he renewed his contract with the club until 2026. ^[2]

Promoted to the first team for the 2024 season, Lima made his senior debut on 29 January of that year, starting in a 2–0 Campeonato Pernambucano home win over Afogados. ^[3] He scored his first professional goal three days later, netting his team's third in a 3–0 away win over Flamengo de Arcoverde. ^[4]

On 25 February 2024, after establishing himself as a first choice, Lima further extended his link with the Leão until 2027. ^[5]

Wolverhampton Wanderers

On 17 June 2024, Sport Recife announced that the club had reached an agreement with English side Wolverhampton Wanderers for the signing of Lima on a permanent transfer, subject to medical tests and international clearance. ^{[6] [7]} On 2 July, Wolves announced the official signing of Lima on a five-year deal, with an option for another season. ^{[8] [9]} On July 15, 2024, Pedro Lima debuted for Wolverhampton. He started as a starter in Wolverhampton's first pre-season friendly against Como 1907, in Marbella, Spain. ^[10]

International career

On 11 October 2023, Lima was called up to the Brazil national under-17 team for the year's FIFA U-17 World Cup. ^[11] He featured in all five matches of the nation during the competition, as they were knocked out by Argentina.

Career statistics

As of 11 January 2025 ^[12]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State League [a]		Cup [b]		Other [c]		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Sport Recife	2024	Série B	8	0	5	1	4	0	9	1	26	2
Wolverhampton Wanderers	2024–25	Premier League	1	0	—		1	0	2	0	4	0
Career total			9	0	5	1	5	0	11	1	30	2

Honours

Sport Recife

• Campeonato Pernambucano: 2024 ^[13]

Notes

1. Includes Campeonato Pernambucano
2. Includes Copa do Brasil
3. Includes Copa do Nordeste, EFL Cup

References

1. "Revelação do Sport, Lima fala de infância e sonhos: 'Dar uma casa para minha mãe'" [Breakthrough player of Sport, Lima talks about childhood and dreams: 'Give my mother a home'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rádio Itatiaia. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
2. "Sport estende o contrato de Lima, joia da base, até 2026" [Sport extend the contract of Lima, pearl of the youth setup, until 2026] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Rádio Itatiaia. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
3. "Pedro Lima estreia no time profissional do Sport aos 17 anos e rende elogios da torcida" [Pedro Lima debuts in the first team of Sport at the age of 17 and receives praise from the supporters] (in Brazilian Portuguese). NE45. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
4. "Pedro Lima vibra com sequência e primeiro gol como profissional do Sport: "Tô me maturando"" [Pedro Lima thrills with sequence and first goal as a professional of Sport: "I am maturing"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
5. "Leão renova contrato de Pedro Lima até 2027" [Leão renew contract of Pedro Lima until 2027] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Sport Club do Recife. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
6. "Sport anuncia acordo com Wolverhampton, da Inglaterra, por Pedro Lima". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 17 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
7. Ornstein, David (17 June 2024). "Wolves set to sign Pedro Lima, beating Chelsea to Brazilian prospect". The Athletic . The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 18 June 2024.
8. "Wolves confirm Pedro Lima signing". Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
9. Rampling, Ali (2 July 2024). "Wolves confirm signing of Brazilian defender Lima". The Athletic . The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 3 July 2024.
10. "Marbella Diaries | Wolves 1-0 Como 1907 | Men's First-Team | News". Wolverhampton Wanderers FC.
11. "Seleção Brasileira Sub-17 é convocada para a Copa do Mundo Sub-17" [Brazilian Under-17 team is called up for the Under-17 World Cup] (in Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 11 October 2023. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
12. Pedro Lima at Soccerway. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
13. "Pedro Lima comemora primeiro título como profissional e elogia apoio da torcida do Sport: "surreal"" [Pedro Lima celebrates first title as a professional and praises support of Sport's crowd: "unreal"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Folha de Pernambuco. 6 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.