Claude Gonçalves

Tondela On 20 June 2016, Gonçalves signed a two-year contract with C.D. Tondela of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. He first appeared in the competition on 13 August, playing 34 minutes in a 0–2 home defeat to S.L. Benfica.

Gonçalves appeared in 58 competitive matches during his spell at the Estádio João Cardoso.

Troyes On 30 August 2018, Gonçalves joined French second-tier side Troyes AC on a two-year deal. His maiden league appearance took place on 26 October, when he replaced Yoann Salmier midway through the second half of the 2–0 away victory over Grenoble Foot 38.

Gil Vicente Gonçalves returned to the Portuguese top flight in summer 2019, agreeing to a contract at Gil Vicente FC. He scored his first goal for the club on 19 October, closing the 2–0 defeat of F.C. Penafiel in the third round of the Taça de Portugal. His first in the league came two months later, at home with Vitória de Guimarães (2–2).

Ludogorets In May 2021, Gonçalves joined PFC Ludogorets Razgrad of the First Professional Football League, with the deal being made effective on 1 July. He won the Bulgarian Supercup on 17 July after beating PFC CSKA Sofia 4–0, and at the end of his debut campaign was also crowned national champion.

Gonçalves won a further two domestic leagues until the end of his tenure, totalling 121 appearances and nine assists.

Legia Warsaw On 15 June 2024, Gonçalves signed a three-year contract with Polish Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw. He scored his first goal on 25 July, closing a 6–0 home win over Caernarfon Town in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League in injury time.

Gonçalves featured 60 minutes of the 4–3 victory against Pogoń Szczecin in the final of the Polish Cup.

Maribor On 6 July 2026, Gonçalves moved to NK Maribor on a two-year deal.

International career Gonçalves won the second of his five caps for the Portugal under-20 team

Career statistics

Honours Ludogorets Razgrad First Professional Football League: 2021–22, 2023–24 Bulgarian Cup: 2022–23 Bulgarian Supercup: 2021, 2022

Legia Warsaw Polish Cup: 2024–25