Goncalo Guedes, 21, is a famous Portuguese professional football player currently playing as a winger for the Spanish club, Valencia. He transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Valencia on loan. He started his professional career with the club, Benfica and is the first 18-year-old player to represent the Portuguese national team since Cristiano Ronaldo. As of 2018, he will be seen showing his skills in the 2018 World Cup.
The sparkling footballer is in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Madalena de Moura Neves.
Early Life And Education Of Goncalo Guedes
Goncalo Guedes was born Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes on 29th November 1996 in Benavente, Portugal. Guedes is Portuguese as per nationality and ethnicity-wise, he is Caucasian. He has a sibling, Joao aria Guedes.
Goncalo Guedes' Club Career
Benfica
Goncalo Guedes joined the S.L Benfica youth system in 2005 and gradually earned a spot in the junior squad. At the age of 8, he debuted for the club in a 5-0 win over a team of boys where he scored all the goals. In 2013-2014, he played for Benfica in the inaugural UEFA Youth League. In the same season, he made his professional debut in 4-1 away loss against Porto B
Guedes scored his first goal on 26th September 2015 in a 3-0 victory against Pacos de Ferreira in the league. By the end of season 2016-17, he appeared in 68 games scoring 11 goals.
Paris Saint-Germain
Guedes signed a contract with Paris Saint-Germin on 25th January 2017 for €30 million ($35.37 million). Four days after signing the contract he debuted for the club in a 1-1 draw against Monaco replacing Julian Draxler.
Valencia
Guedes was transferred to the Spanish club, Valencia on 1st September 2017 on a season-long deal. The same month, he made his La Liga debut replacing Andreas Pereira against Atletico Madrid. On 15th October 2017, he scored his first goal for the club in a 6-3 victory over Real Betis.
Goncalo Guedes’ International Career
On 6th November 2015, Goncalo Guedes was called up by Fernando Santos, Portugal's manager for the friendly match against Russia and Luxembourg. The same month, he made his debut in a 0-1 loss against Krasnodar making him the first 18-year-old player representing the nation after legendary player, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Guedes scored his first international goal on 10th November 2017 in 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia. As of 2018, he was named in Portuguese 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup.
Goncalo Guedes’ Net Worth
Goncalo Guedes has an estimated net worth of around $1 million, but the exact amount is not public. Guedes make his money from his football career. As per some online sources, Valencia's player averagely earns the salary of $3.16 million per year.
Guedes also makes an impressive amount from his endorsement deal with Nike. His current market value is €36 million ($42.45 million).
With such an impressive net worth, he is living a lavish life.
Goncalo Guedes’ Personal Life
Goncalo Guedes is in a relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Madalena de Moura Neves who is a management graduate and an owner of a global online fashion brand. The couple started dating before Guedes started his professional career in football.
They share a healthy relationship with no rumors of a breakup.
Here is the video which shows the skills and goals of Goncalo Guedes:
by saru, 20 May, 2018
