Rhaldney Norberto Simião Gomes (born 20 November 1998), simply known as Rhaldney, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga Portugal club Alverca, on loan from Turkish Süper Lig club Göztepe.
Club career Náutico Born in Recife, Pernambuco, Rhaldney joined Náutico's youth setup at the age of 13. He made his first team debut on 22 January 2019, starting in a 2–0 away win over Sergipe, for the year's Copa do Nordeste.
After only two first team appearances during the season, as the club achieved promotion to the Série B, Rhaldney was definitely promoted to the main squad for the 2020 campaign. On 25 April 2020, he renewed his contract with the club.
Rhaldney scored his first professional goal on 12 September 2020, netting his team's third in a 3–1 home win over Botafogo-SP.
Atlético Goianiense On 11 July 2022, Náutico announced the transfer of Rhaldney to Série A side Atlético Goianiense, for a rumoured fee of R$ 1 million.
Göztepe In July 2025, Rhaldney signed with Turkish club Göztepe.
Alverca (loan) On 3 February 2026, Rhaldney was loaned to Liga Portugal club Alverca until the end of the season.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCup ContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNáutico2019Série C100010—1Appearance(s) in Copa do Nordeste0302020Série B3217020—704812021321111———43220221007010—81261Total75225140—1611204Atlético Goianiense2022Série A70——10—802023Série B36214120——5232024Série A32015061——5312025Série B13012220——272Total88241310110—1406Göztepe2025–26Süper Lig181—10——191Alverca (loan)2025–26Primeira Liga00—00——00Career total18156641511016127911
Honours Náutico Campeonato Brasileiro Série C: 2019 Campeonato Pernambucano: 2021, 2022
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