Pedro Goncalves

Pedro Antonio Pereira Goncalves (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpɛdɾu ɡoˈsaɫvɨʃ]; born 28 June 1998), known as Pedro Goncalves or Pote, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP and the Portugal national team.

Goncalves started his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers, before signing for newly promoted Primeira Liga side Famalicao in 2019. Following an impressive season, in which he was named Primeira Liga's Best Young Player of the Year in 2020, Goncalves signed for fellow Primeira Liga side Sporting CP. There, Goncalves adapted his game from a central midfielder to an attacking midfielder, netting 23 goals in 32 league games, being awarded the Bola de Prata, helping Sporting win a double of the Primeira Liga and Taca da Liga, while also being named in the Primeira Liga's Team of the Year and the Best Young Player of the Year for the second consecutive year.

Goncalves is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at under-18, under-20 and under-21 levels. He made his senior international debut in 2021, being chosen in Portugal's squad for the UEFA Euro 2020.

Club Career

Early career

Following his performances in Vidago, Goncalves caught the attention of his hometown club G.D. Chaves, joining the club's youth system at the age of 11. Two years later, he was taken to S.C. Braga by Jorge Pires, whose father was a friend of Pedro's father, usually travelling one hour for each training session.

After passing his trial aged 13, Goncalves moved to the city of Braga, living in the house of a lady with two other teammates. He stayed in the youth system for five years, but left the club following the departure of his manager Agostinho Oliveira, whose contract was not renewed.

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