Pedro Gomes Neto, 'Pedrinho'

Pedro Gomes Neto was born in Rio de Janeiro on April 26, 1975. From very young he knew that his professional career was going to be in the world of the parquet and double penalties.

He played the game for the first time aged just six and had started playing it seriously by the time he was eight. At first he shared his time between futsal and the eleven a side game, and still enjoys both disciplines, but as a teenager he concentred his efforts on the indoor variant.

His parents, who he considers his biggest mentors, supported his progress. After winning two Leagues, one Cup and a Super Cup in his time at Talavera and Benfica, and also playing for Ourense and Martorell, Pedrinho then played for two seasons at Barcel Euro Puebla before he came to FC Barcelona. And the Brazilian was delighted to move to the Catalan capital, saying “I was on holiday with the family when my agent told me he had reached an agreement with Barça. Playing here is the best.”

Looking back, his fondest professional memory was the last league game of the 2005-06 season, when his overhead goal sealed victory for his team and was greeted with raucous applause all around the pavilion.

Sporting career
2006-07: FC Barcelona 
2004-06: Barcelo Euro Puebla
2003-04: Martorell
2002-03: Benfica
2001-02: Martorell 
1997-02: Ourense
1996-97: Talavera (Honor)

4 international caps and champion of the Copa América (XXX)

Honours

Benfica
2002-03: Portuguese league
2003: Portuguese Cup
2002: Portuguese Super Cup

Martorell
2001-02: Copa Catalunya

Ourense
1999-00: Promotion to División de Honor

Talavera 
1996-97: Spanish League
1996-97: Spanish Super Cup