João Gonçalves (footballer, born 2000)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Pedro Oliveira Gonçalves | ||
| Date of birth | 5 November 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Matosinhos, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008-2012 | Leixões | ||
| 2012-2014 | Padroense | ||
| 2014-2016 | Leça do Balio | ||
| 2016-2017 | Salgueiros | ||
| 2016-2021 | Boavista | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2025 | Boavista | 39 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | AVS | 6 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2021 | Portugal U21 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:49, 29 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
João Pedro Oliveira Gonçalves (born 5 November 2000) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Professional career
Gonçalves is a youth product of Leixões, Padroense, Leça do Balio, Salgueiros and Boavista. He was the backup goalkeeper for Boavista since 2019, and signed a professional contract with them on 29 July 2022 until 2025.[1] He made his senior and professional debut with them 3 years intro his senior stint with them in a 1–0 Taça de Portugal loss to Machico on 16 October 2022.[2] On 4 July 2023, he extended his professional contract with the club until 2027.[3] In August 2023, he was named the starting goalkeeper for Boavista in advance of the 2022–23 season.[4]
On 31 July 2025, following Boavista's relegation from the Primeira Liga, Gonçalves joined fellow top-division side AVS, signing a three-year deal.[5] On 29 January 2026, having made eight appearances for the club, his contract with AVS was terminated by mutual agreement.[6]
International career
Gonçalves is a youth international for Portugal, having played for the Portugal U21s in September 2021.[1]
References
- ^ a b "OFICIAL: Boavista renova com guarda-redes internacional sub-21". Maisfutebol.
- ^ "João Gonçalves com dia amargo". www.record.pt.
- ^ "João Gonçalves renova com o Boavista até 2027". www.record.pt.
- ^ ""Força João, acredito em ti!" (Boavista)". A Bola.
- ^ "Oficial: João Gonçalves reforça a baliza do AVS SAD" [Official: João Gonçalves reinforces AVS SAD's goal]. Record (in Portuguese). 31 July 2025. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
- ^ "Oficial: João Gonçalves rescinde com o AFS" [Official: João Gonçalves terminates contract with AFS]. Flashscore (in Portuguese). 29 January 2026. Retrieved 29 January 2026.
External links
- João Gonçalves at Soccerway
- João Gonçalves national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)