João Gonçalves

João Pedro Oliveira Gonçalves (born 5 November 2000) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Primeira Liga club Nacional.

Professional career Gonçalves is a youth product of Leixões, Padroense, Leça do Balio, Salgueiros and Boavista. He was the backup goalkeeper for Boavista since 2019, and signed a professional contract with them on 29 July 2022 until 2025. He made his senior and professional debut with them 3 years intro his senior stint with them in a 1–0 Taça de Portugal loss to Machico on 16 October 2022. On 4 July 2023, he extended his professional contract with the club until 2027. In August 2023, he was named the starting goalkeeper for Boavista in advance of the 2022–23 season.

On 31 July 2025, following Boavista's relegation from the Primeira Liga, Gonçalves joined fellow top-division side AVS, signing a three-year deal. On 29 January 2026, having made eight appearances for the club, his contract with AVS was terminated by mutual agreement.

International career Gonçalves is a youth international for Portugal, having played for the Portugal U21s in September 2021.

Honours Universitatea Craiova Liga I: 2025–26 Cupa României: 2025–26