João de Vasconcelos Faria Gonçalves (born 26 February 2005) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Primeira Liga club Santa Clara.
Career Vasconcelos is a youth product of CB Póvoa Lanhoso, CB Fafe and Braga. On 15 April 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Braga. In 2023, he was promoted to Braga B and started playing in the Liga 3. On 15 January 2024, he extended his contract with Braga until 2028. He made his senior and professional debut with Braga as a substitute in a 5–0 UEFA Europa League win over Maccabi Petah Tikva on 1 August 2024.
On 24 July 2026, Vasconcelos signed a three-season contract with Santa Clara.
International career Vasconcelos is a youth international for Portugal, having played for the Portugal U19s that came second at the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. In October 2024, he was called up to the Portugal U20s for a set of friendlies.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBraga B2023–24Liga 3243———2432024–25Liga 3171———1712025–26Liga 3265———265Total679———679Braga2025–26Primeira Liga10———10Santa Clara2026–27Primeira Liga200000—20Career total709000000709
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