{
  "id": 6917436,
  "title": "Like Benzema & as good as Haaland – Alonso on Joao Pedro",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/like-benzema-as-good-as-haaland-alonso-on-joao-pedro-6917436",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T11:40:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/like-benzema-as-good-as-haaland-alonso-on-joao-pedro/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is garnering comparisons to some of the Premier League's top forwards, including Real Madrid legend Karim Benzema and Manchester City's Erling Haaland. The 24-year-old Brazil international has already impressed in his first three games of the season, scoring twice and providing two assists. Joao Pedro's performance earned him the Premier League's Player of the Month award, marking his first-time winning the accolade. Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso believes that Joao Pedro is at a comparable level to Haaland, a prolific goalscorer who won last season's Premier League Golden Boot with 27 goals. Alonso also drew parallels between Joao Pedro and Benzema, highlighting the forward's versatility and all-around skills. While Haaland is a specialist goalscorer, Joao Pedro has played as a midfielder, number 10, and winger throughout his career. Despite being a surprise omission from Brazil's World Cup squad, Joao Pedro has been recalled for upcoming international fixtures. Chelsea fans can look forward to seeing what this young talent achieves this season, as he aims to have a great campaign and score many goals.",
  "summary": "Xabi Alonso says Chelsea striker Joao Pedro is similar in style to his former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema - and at a comparable level to Manchester City's Erling Haaland.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joao Pedro compared to Benzema & Haaland",
    "24-year-old Brazil forward impressing early",
    "Chelsea boss praises Joao Pedro's skills"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Like Benzema & as good as Haaland – Alonso on Joao Pedro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/like-benzema-as-good-as-haaland-alonso-on-joao-pedro",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:44:13.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}