In Mozambique, he started his football training in CD Maxaquene,[1] becoming a youth international for Mozambique, and then he moved on to the Black Bulls youth academy, another club from Maputo.[2][3][4] Under a protocol with FC Porto, the Black Bulls' best players travelled to Porto in 2018 to play with FC Porto's youth team. Catamo played well, but bureaucratic problems at the beginning and different views on the transfer model with the Black Bulls prevented Catamo from moving to FC Porto. He also had a trial at Benfica, but he didn't stay there either. He ended up at Amora FC, a Portuguese club whose football SAD was owned[5][6] at the time by Mozambican investors.[7][8]
Amora FC
Catamo arrived in Portugal in 2018. His performances for Amora FC's junior and senior teams prompted Sporting CP to recruit Catamo in 2019.[2][3]
Sporting CP
On 11 June 2019, Catamo joined the youth academy of Sporting CP from Amora FC in a loan deal. Catamo signed a professional contract with Sporting in September 2020 after spending the 2019–2020 season at the club's Cristiano Ronaldo Academy.[9] He made his first bench for the first team in September 2021 against Porto, wearing jersey number 57.[10]
After two loan spells with Vitória Guimarães and Marítimo, and back to the Sporting CP's main squad, on 22 December 2023, Catamo signed a new five-year contract with Sporting CP, with his release clause being set at €60 million.[11]
On 6 April 2024, Sporting CP beat SL Benfica with two goals from Catamo and this victory increased their lead at the top of the league.[12] With his two goals in Sporting CP's 2-1 home win in the Lisbon Derby, Catamo decided the game, helped his team win the three points and was the player of the match.[13]
Catamo debuted with the senior Mozambique national football team in a 2–0 win over Mauritius on 10 September 2019, again scoring in his debut.[16] In October 2021 he scored in a world cup qualifier with his goal being Mozambique's only goal in a 3–1 loss to Cameroon.
Style of play
Catamo stands out above all in attack, with many duels won per game, a statistic that reflects the assertiveness of his actions. Added to this is his effective dribbling and finishing ability.[17] Another skill he excels at is his ability to add speed to his team's play down the right.[18]
Personal life
Catamo is the partner of Jennifer Bule, also Mozambican and daughter of DJ Damost.[19]
^"Geny Catamo vai continuar de Leão ao peito" [Geny Catamo will remain with a Lion at his chest] (in European Portuguese). Sporting CP. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
