João Gonçalves (footballer, born 2000)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Oliveira and the second or paternal family name is Gonçalves.
João Gonçalves
Personal information
Full name João Pedro Oliveira Gonçalves
Date of birth (2000-11-05) November 5, 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Matosinhos, Portugal
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Boavista
Number 99
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– Boavista 35 (0)
International career
2021 Portugal U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:35, 26 May 2024 (UTC)

João Pedro Oliveira Gonçalves (born 5 November 2000) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Boavista.

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]

International career

Gonçalves is a youth international for Portugal, having played for the Portugal U21s in September 2021.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "OFICIAL: Boavista renova com guarda-redes internacional sub-21". Maisfutebol.
  2. ^ "João Gonçalves com dia amargo". www.record.pt.
  3. ^ "João Gonçalves renova com o Boavista até 2027". www.record.pt.
  4. ^ ""Força João, acredito em ti!" (Boavista)". A Bola.