Diego Gonçalves

Diego Gonçalves (born 22 September 1994), simply known as Diego, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Figueirense on loan from Louletano.

Not to be confused with Diogo Gonçalves.
Diego Gonçalves
Personal information
Full name Diego Gonçalves
Date of birth (1994-09-22) 22 September 1994
Place of birth Guarujá, Brazil
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Figueirense (on loan from Louletano)
Number 16
Youth career
2011 Ponte Preta
2012 Fluminense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013 Olhanense 5 (0)
2014 Atlético CP 4 (0)
2015–2016 Portuguesa 12 (0)
2016–2018 Internacional 13 (1)
2018 → Paraná (loan) 1 (0)
2018 → Ventforet Kofu (loan) 11 (1)
2019 Ferroviária 9 (1)
2019 Londrina 3 (0)
2019– Louletano 0 (0)
2019 → Botafogo SP (loan) 8 (1)
2020– → Figueirense (loan) 11 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:02, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Guarujá, São Paulo, Diego played for AA Ponte Preta and Fluminense FC's youth systems, after starting it out at seven-a-side football with Gamma Esportes and AE Barra Funda.[1] On 21 July 2013 he moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Portuguese side S.C. Olhanense.[2]

Diego made his professional debut on 17 August 2013, starting in a 0–2 away loss against Vitória S.C. for the Primeira Liga championship.[3] He was regularly used under manager Abel Xavier, but after the arrival of Paulo Alves, he lost his starting spot and rescinded his link on 27 November.[4]

On 26 January 2014 Diego went on a trial at Atlético Clube de Portugal,[5] signing a contract shortly after.[6] He left the side at the end of the campaign, after appearing sparingly.

On 5 January 2015 Diego signed for Portuguesa, freshly relegated to Série C.[7] He made his debut for the club on 1 February, starting and scoring the first in a 3–2 away win against Ponte Preta for the Campeonato Paulista championship.[8]

On 1 December 2015, Diego renewed his contract with Lusa for a further year.[9] On 11 July 2016, however, he was released,[10] and subsequently joined Internacional; initially assigned to the B-team, he was promoted to the main squad on 8 October by manager Celso Roth.[11]

Diego made his Série A debut on 6 November 2016, replacing Aylon in a 0–1 away loss against Palmeiras.

References
  1. "Futebol 7 – Ex-atleta da Barra Funda, Diego Gonçalves agora joga nas categorias de base do Fluminense" [7-a-side football – former Barra Funda player, Diego Gonçalves now plays in Fluminense's youth setup] (in Portuguese). AE Barra Funda's official website. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  2. "Mais dois reforços garantidos" [Two more additions granted] (in Portuguese). Record. 21 July 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  3. "Vitória de Guimarães entra com o pé direito com dois golos de Maazou" [Vitória de Guimarães starts with the right foot with two goals from Maazou] (in Portuguese). Público. 17 August 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  4. "Quarteto está de saída" [Quartet shown the door] (in Portuguese). Record. 27 November 2013. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  5. "Diego Lima foi atração em manhã de estreias" [Diego Lima was the highlight in debut morning] (in Portuguese). Record. 26 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  6. "Benfica tem 50% de Mika" [Benfica has 50% of Mika] (in Portuguese). Record. 28 January 2014. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  7. "Com Gabriel Xavier e novidades, Lusa se reapresenta no CT do Parque Ecológico" [With Gabriel Xavier and news, Lusa returns to action in CT do Parque Ecológico] (in Portuguese). Lusa News. 5 January 2015. Archived from the original on 20 January 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  8. "Em jogo com duas viradas e gol no fim, Lusa supera a Ponte no Majestoso" [In a match with two comebacks and goal in the end, Lusa overcomes Ponte in Majestoso] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 1 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  9. "Portuguesa renova com Guilherme Almeida e Diego Gonçalves" [Portuguesa renew with Guilherme Almeida and Diego Gonçalves] (in Portuguese). O Estado de S. Paulo. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  10. "Após derrota, Lusa dispensa Diego Gonçalves e mais cinco" [After loss, Lusa release Diego Gonçalves and five more] (in Portuguese). NetLusa. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
  11. "De olho na base: Roth promove três promessas para testes até final do ano" [Looking to the youth setup: Roth promotes three prospects for trials until the end of the year] (in Portuguese). FutNet. 8 October 2016. Archived from the original on 23 January 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
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