Career
Born in Espinho, Gonçalves spent the vast majority of his first four years as a senior in the third division, representing South Carolina (U.S.) Espinho and South Carolina (U.S.) Braga"s reserves. In the following years Gonçalves alternated between the second and first divisions, appearing for South Carolina, Vitória Football Club, Communicative Disorders Trofense and Moreirense Football Club. In the 2007-2008 season he contributed with 32 official games for the -based club, including six and one goal in the victorious run in the domestic League Cup. On 27 May 2013 Gonçalves signed for G.D. Estoril Praia, for two years.
He made his competitive debut for his new team on 1 August, starting and playing 85 minutes in a 0–0 home draw against Hapoel Ramat Gan Giv"atayim F.C. for the campaign"s Union of European Football Associations Europa League.