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Claude Gonçalves
Gonçalves in 2021 with Ludogorets Razgrad
Personal information
Full name Joaquim Claude Gonçalves Araújo[1]
Date of birth (1994-04-09) 9 April 1994 (age 30)[1]
Place of birth Propriano, France
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Legia Warsaw
Number 5
Youth career
2007–2012 Ajaccio
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2016 Ajaccio B 28 (1)
2013–2016 Ajaccio 75 (0)
2016–2018 Tondela 53 (0)
2018–2019 Troyes 15 (0)
2019–2021 Gil Vicente 57 (3)
2021−2024 Ludogorets Razgrad 74 (2)
2022 Ludogorets Razgrad II 3 (0)
2024− Legia Warsaw 7 (0)
International career
2014 Portugal U20 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:15, 3 September 2024 (UTC)

Joaquim Claude Gonçalves Araújo (born 9 April 1994), known as Gonçalves, is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw.

Born in France, he represented Portugal at youth international level.

Club career

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Ajaccio

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Born in Propriano, Corsica of Portuguese descent,[2] Gonçalves came through local AC Ajaccio's youth system. He made his Ligue 1 debut on 21 September 2013, coming on as a 46th-minute substitute for Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi in a 2–0 away loss against Stade Rennais FC.[3]

Gonçalves contributed 23 games – 14 starts – in his first season, but the club returned to Ligue 2 after finishing in 20th and last position.[4]

Tondela

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On 20 June 2016, Gonçalves signed a two-year contract with C.D. Tondela of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.[5] He first appeared in the competition on 13 August, playing 34 minutes in a 0–2 home defeat to S.L. Benfica.[6]

Gonçalves appeared in 58 competitive matches during his spell at the Estádio João Cardoso.[7]

Troyes

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On 30 August 2018, Gonçalves joined French second-tier side Troyes AC on a two-year deal.[8] 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.[9]

Gil Vicente

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Gonçalves returned to the Portuguese top flight in summer 2019, agreeing to a contract at Gil Vicente FC.[10] 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.[11] His first in the league came two months later, at home with Vitória de Guimarães (2–2).[12]

Ludogorets

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In May 2021, Gonçalves joined PFC Ludogorets Razgrad of the First Professional Football League, with the deal being made effective on 1 July.[13] He won the Bulgarian Supercup on 17 July after beating PFC CSKA Sofia 4–0,[14] and at the end of his debut campaign was also crowned national champion.[15]

Gonçalves won a further two domestic leagues until the end of his tenure,[16] totalling 121 appearances and nine assists.[17]

Legia Warsaw

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On 15 June 2024, Gonçalves signed a three-year contract with Polish Ekstraklasa club Legia Warsaw.[18]

International career

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Gonçalves won the second of his five caps for the Portugal under-20 team[2] during the 2014 Toulon Tournament, featuring the full 90 minutes in the 2–0 group stage win over Mexico.[19]

Career statistics

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As of match played 26 May 2024[20]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ajaccio B 2012–13 Championnat National 3 21 0 — — — — 21 0
2013–14 Championnat National 3 2 0 — — — — 2 0
2015–16 Championnat National 3 5 1 — — — — 5 1
Total 28 1 — — — — 28 1
Ajaccio 2013–14 Ligue 1 23 0 1 0 0 0 — — 24 0
2014–15 Ligue 2 27 0 2 0 3 0 — — 32 0
2015–16 Ligue 2 25 0 2 0 2 0 — — 29 0
Total 75 0 5 0 5 0 — — 85 0
Tondela 2016–17 Primeira Liga 28 0 1 0 1 0 — — 30 0
2017–18 Primeira Liga 25 0 0 0 1 0 — — 26 0
Total 53 0 1 0 2 0 — — 56 0
Troyes 2018–19 Ligue 2 15 0 0 0 1 0 — — 16 0
Gil Vicente 2019–20 Primeira Liga 24 1 1 0 2 0 — — 27 1
2020–21 Primeira Liga 33 2 4 1 0 0 — — 37 3
Total 57 3 5 1 2 0 — — 64 4
Ludogorets Razgrad 2021–22 First Professional League 27 0 2 0 — 14[a] 0 1[b] 0 44 0
2022–23 First Professional League 19 1 5 0 — 4[c] 0 0 0 28 1
2023–24 First Professional League 28 1 5 0 — 16[d] 0 0 0 49 1
Total 74 2 12 0 — 34 0 1 0 121 2
Ludogorets Razgrad II 2022–23 Second Professional League 3 0 — — — — 3 0
Legia Warsaw 2024–25 Ekstraklasa 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0
Career total 305 6 23 1 10 0 34 0 1 0 373 7
  1. ^ Eight appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearance in Bulgarian Super Cup
  3. ^ One appearance in UEFA Champions League, one appearance in UEFA Europa League, two appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  4. ^ Four appearances in UEFA Champions League, four appearance in UEFA Europa League, eight appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League

Honours

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Ludogorets Razgrad

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Claude Gonçalves" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b Vilas, Nicolas (13 September 2015). "Avant Portugal-France: ces Bleus qui ont la Seleçao dans le coeur" [Before Portugal-France: these Blues that have the Seleçao in their heart] (in French). Eurosport. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Rennes-ACA: 2–0" (in French). AC Ajaccio. 21 September 2013. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  4. ^ Erignacci, Perfettu (18 August 2014). "L'Aiacciu Académie livre le bilan de l'AC Ajaccio saison 2013/2014" [Ajaccio Academy makes summary of AC Ajaccio's 2013/2014 season] (in French). Hors Jeu. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Claude Gonçalves é reforço do CD Tondela" [Claude Gonçalves is a CD Tondela addition] (in Portuguese). C.D. Tondela. 20 June 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  6. ^ Salvador, Rui (13 August 2016). "Campeão nacional sai de Tondela com os três pontos" [National champions leave Tondela with three points]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 December 2016.
  7. ^ "Gil Vicente reforça-se com Claude Gonçalves" [Gil Vicente bolster with Claude Gonçalves]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 27 June 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Claude Gonçalves signe deux ans à Troyes" [Claude Gonçalves signs with Troyes for two years]. L'Équipe (in French). 30 August 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Les Troyens s'imposent à Grenoble (0–2) grâce à Touzghar et Martins Pereira" [Troyens down Grenoble (0–2) thanks to Touzghar and Martins Pereira]. L'Est-Éclair (in French). 26 October 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  10. ^ Mendes, António (27 June 2019). "Claude Gonçalves é reforço do Gil Vicente" [Claude Gonçalves is a Gil Vicente addition]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  11. ^ "Penafiel-Gil Vicente, 0–2: Minhotos seguem em frente" [Penafiel-Gil Vicente, 0–2: Men from Minho go through]. Record (in Portuguese). 19 October 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  12. ^ "Gil Vicente FC e Vitória SC protagonizam jogo com quatro golos (2–2)" [Gil Vicente FC and Vitória SC star in match with four goals (2–2)] (in Portuguese). Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2021.
  13. ^ "В Португалия: Лудогорец взе Клод Гонсалвеш" [In Portugal: Ludogorets sign Claude Gonçalves] (in Bulgarian). Gong.bg. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Лудогорец хвърли як пердах на ЦСКА и взе Суперкупата ВИДЕО" [Ludogorets threw a big fart at CSKA and took the Supercup VIDEO] (in Bulgarian). Blitz. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  15. ^ a b Pombo, Nuno (19 April 2022). "Claude Gonçalves; "A primeira vez nunca se esquece"" [Claude Gonçalves; "One never forgets the first time"]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  16. ^ Simões de Abreu, Alexandra (2 June 2024). ""Só o prémio de assinatura na Bulgária era mais do que recebi em dois anos no Gil Vicente. Pensei na minha filha. Mas vou voltar a Barcelos"" ["The signing bonus in Bulgaria alone was more than what I made in two years at Gil Vicente. I thought of my daughter. But I will return to Barcelos"]. Expresso (in Portuguese). Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Бонусите в Лудогорец са колкото заплатите за години в много отбори" [Bonuses in Ludogorets are as much as salaries for years in many teams] (in Bulgarian). Sport Live. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  18. ^ "Claude Gonçalves zawodnikiem Legii" [Claude Gonçalves a Legia player] (in Polish). Legia Warsaw. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  19. ^ "Torneio de Toulon: Portugal-México, 2–0" [Toulon Tournament: Portugal-Mexico, 2–0]. Record (in Portuguese). 21 May 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  20. ^ Claude Gonçalves at Soccerway
  21. ^ "Bulgária: Claude Gonçalves sagra-se campeão com o Ludogorets" [Bulgaria: Claude Gonçalves crowned champion with Ludogorets] (in Portuguese). CNN Portugal. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  22. ^ "Ludogorets é campeão pela 13.ª vez consecutiva e mantém maior série da Europa" [Ludogorets are champions for the 13th time in a row and continue to hold biggest European run] (in Portuguese). CNN Portugal. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  23. ^ "Claude Gonçalves ganha a taça da Bulgária pelo Ludogorets" [Claude Gonçalves wins Bulgarian Cup for Ludogorets]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 24 May 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
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