Gonçalo Franco

Moreirense Franco signed a five-year contract with Primeira Liga club Moreirense in the summer of 2020. He played his first match in the competition on 20 September, coming on as a late substitute in the 2–0 home win over Farense. He scored his first goal the following 10 May, closing the 2–1 away defeat of Portimonense.

During his tenure at the Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas, Franco totalled 129 appearances, nine goals and six assists.

Swansea City On 12 July 2024, Franco joined EFL Championship side Swansea City on a four-year deal, for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut on 10 August, playing 78 minutes and being booked in the 1–0 away loss to Middlesbrough. He scored his first goal on 26 December as the hosts defeated Queens Park Rangers 3–0, and at the end of his first season was voted both the Swans' Supporters' Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season.

Franco scored his first goal of the 2025–26 campaign on 30 September 2025, equalising an eventual 2–1 victory at Blackburn Rovers.

International career Franco won caps for Portugal at under-20 level.

Personal life Franco's father, Pedro, was also a footballer. A defender, he too represented Moreirense.

Career statistics

Honours Moreirense Liga Portugal 2: 2022–23

Individual Liga Portugal 2 Team of the Season: 2022–23 Liga Portugal 2 Midfielder of the Month: August 2022, October/November 2022 Swansea City Player of the Year: 2024–25