Pele

Judilson Mamadu Tuncara Gomes CvIH (born 29 September 1991), known as Pele, is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Guinea-Bissau national team.

Club Career

Belenenses

Born in Agualva-Cacem to Bissau-Guinean parents, Pele started his career with local C.F. Os Belenenses. He made his first-team – and Primeira Liga – debut on 11 January 2009, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 away win against Rio Ave FC.

Much more used in his first full season (seven starts, 642 minutes of action), Pele's team would nonetheless suffer relegation, ranking second from bottom.

Italy

On 4 January 2011, after having been linked to the club in September 2010, Pele was signed by Serie A side Genoa CFC, with the deal being made effective in the summer. However, he only appeared for the under-20 reserves during his spell.

On 30 August 2011, Pele was exchanged with A.C. Milan's Mario Sampirisi, both in a co-ownership deal. He played as an overage player (only four players born in 1991 were allowed that season) for the B team in his first year.

Loans

On 31 July 2012, Pele was loaned out to FC Arsenal Kyiv in the Ukrainian Premier League. He spent the following campaign in the same situation, with S.C. Olhanense back in his homeland.

After a successful loan spell at Belenenses, where he scored seven competitive goals to help his team finish in sixth position and qualify for the UEFA Europa League, Pele attracted the interest of S.L. Benfica, who signed him for 2015–16. He was immediately loaned to F.C. Pacos de Ferreira, and on 31 January 2017, still owned by the former, joined C.D. Feirense also in the Portuguese top flight.

Rio Ave

On 29 June 2017, Pele signed a five-year contract with Rio Ave. He scored seven league goals in 38 official matches in his first and only season, helping to qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round after a sixth-place f

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