Francisco Geraldes

Francisco 'Chico' Oliveira Geraldes (born 18 April 1995) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for G.D. Estoril Praia as a midfielder.

Club Career

Born in Lisbon, Geraldes joined local Sporting CP's youth system in 2003, aged 8. On 30 March 2013, whilst still a junior, he made his professional debut with their reserves, playing one minute in a 1–3 home loss against S.L. Benfica B for the Segunda Liga championship.

Geraldes spent the first part of the 2016–17 season on loan to Primeira Liga team Moreirense FC, his maiden appearance in the competition taking place on 13 August 2016 in a 1–1 home draw with F.C. Pacos de Ferreira. His first goal came the following weekend, when he helped the visitors defeat C.D. Feirense 3–0 also as a starter.

In late January 2017, both Geraldes and Daniel Podence were recalled from their loans by Sporting manager Jorge Jesus. He made his competitive debut for his parent club on 11 March, coming on as a late substitute in the 4–1 away win over C.D. Tondela.

For 2017–18, still owned by Sporting, Geraldes signed with Rio Ave FC.The following campaign, in the same situation, he joined Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt.

On 24 June 2019, Geraldes was loaned to AEK Athens F.C. with no purchase option included in the deal. On 21 August 2020, he returned to Rio Ave on a permanent three-year contract.

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