Francisco Gonçalves
2029 · clause 1,9 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of Francisco Gonçalves in Career Mode
Francisco Gonçalves is a central defender at CD Nacional (61 overall, CB) — poor at that. At 21 with 9 points of headroom up to 70, they're one of the most serious bets on the future you can sign. Their big weapon: strength (82).
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play Francisco Gonçalves?
Their place is the heart of the defence as CB. Put them in charge of the back line; they defend the box and set pieces better than chasing in open space. The game also rewards them with roles like Defender, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
Their best assets are strength (82) and jumping (74). That more than solid strength is their signature.
What are they missing?
Where they struggle: composure (48), reading of the game (57) and top speed (55). Pick their role to hide those gaps.
Are they a good buy?
Their market price sits around 826 K€, with 1 K€ in wages. As an investment they're among the best: give them minutes, they gain value and you end up making money on them.
How much will they grow?
They start from 61 with a ceiling of 70 — that's +9 of headroom. Still at an improving age; with regular minutes they'll add points season by season. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is Francisco Gonçalves's best position?
Their best position is CB.
How high can Francisco Gonçalves's rating go?
Their potential is 70. They start from 61, so they can rise +9 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 826 K€, with 1 K€ wages.
Do they defend the box well?
Their marking is 59 — a bit short for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
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By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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