Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal

Early years

Born in Lisbon of Bissau-Guinean descent, Beto started his senior career with amateurs União de Tires in the Lisbon Football Association, while working at KFC. In 2018 he signed with Olímpico do Montijo of the third division, finishing second in the scoring charts in his only season with 21 goals.

Portimonense

Beto moved straight to the Primeira Liga on 3 June 2019, joining Portimonense on a four-year contract. He made his debut in the competition on 9 August, coming on as an 87th-minute substitute in a 0–0 home draw against B-SAD. He finished the campaign with a further ten league appearances, all from the bench. Beto scored his first goal in the Portuguese top division on 8 November 2020, but in a 3–1 away loss to Porto. He added ten more during the season, best in the squad.

Udinese

On the last day of the 2021 summer transfer window, Beto was transferred to Italian club Udinese on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. He scored four times in his first ten Serie A appearances, helping his team earn six points in the process. Beto scored a hat-trick in a 5–1 home win over Cagliari on 3 April 2022.

Everton

On 29 August 2023, Beto joined Premier League club Everton on a four-year deal for a reported fee of around £25.8 million (€30 million). The following day, he made his debut and scored his first goal for the Toffees in a 2–1 victory at Doncaster Rovers in the second round of the EFL Cup. His league bow took place on…

In October 2022, Beto was named in a preliminary Portugal 55-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Two years later, he accepted an offer from Guinea-Bissau manager Luís Boa Morte to represent their national team. He won his first cap on 11 October, in a 1–0 away loss to Mali for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He scored his first goal on 19 November, equalising an eventual 2–1 home defeat against Mozambique in the same stage.

Club

As of match played 5 September 2026

International

As of match played 12 October 2025

Scores and results list Guinea-Bissau's goal tally first.

Beto idolised Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o as a child, and signed his name as "Beto'o". He named Beethoven's Ninth as his music to listen to before training.