André Gomes

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ИИ

André Gomes is a Portuguese professional footballer born in 1993, known for his role as a midfielder.

He was honored as a Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal for his contributions to football.

Gomes began his professional career with S.L. Benfica, where he played from 2012 to 2015.

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Биография

Early Life

André Filipe Tavares Gomes was born in 1993 in Grijó, Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Porto District of Portugal. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth system of S.L. Benfica at 18. His early years were spent honing his skills, and he made his first appearance with the Benfica first team in a friendly match against Gil Vicente on July 28, 2012.

Career

Gomes's professional career took off with Benfica, where he played for both the main squad and the reserve team, Benfica B, from 2012 to 2015. He made a significant impact during his time at the club, scoring his first goal in a Primeira Liga match against Gil Vicente. In January 2014, his economic rights were sold to Meriton Capital Limited for €15 million, but he continued to play for Benfica until the end of the season.

In 2016, Gomes transferred to FC Barcelona, where he won multiple titles, including La Liga and the Copa del Rey. He later joined Everton F.C. in 2018, where he continued to showcase his skills as a midfielder. As of 2024, he plays for Lille OSC in France and is set to join Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer in 2026.

Gomes has also had a notable international career, representing Portugal at various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2014. He was part of the squad that won the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and played in the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017. Over his international career, he earned 29 caps for the national team.

Legacy

André Gomes's contributions to football have not gone unnoticed. He was awarded the Commander of the Order of Merit of Portugal, recognizing his achievements on the field. His honors include winning the Primeira Liga and Taça de Portugal with Benfica, as well as the UEFA European Championship with Portugal. His journey from a youth player to a professional footballer exemplifies his dedication and talent in the sport.

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Club career

Benfica

Born in Grijó, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Gomes joined Benfica's youth system at age 18, playing his last year as a junior with the Lisbon club. On 28 July 2012 he appeared in his first game with the first team, a friendly with Gil Vicente, and spent his first season as a senior with the reserve side, competing in the Segunda Liga. Gomes scored his first goals with Benfica B in league matches against Braga B (2–2 home draw) and Belenenses (6–0, also at home). On 18 October 2012, he made his official debut with the main squad, playing 25 minutes after coming on as a substitute for Eduardo Salvio and netting in a 4–0 win at Freamunde in the Taça de Portugal. Gomes' momentum in Benfica's first team continued on 27 October 2012, as he started and scored in a 3–0 away victory over Gil Vicente in his first Primeira Liga appearance. However, he continued to be mainly associated with the B team. On 31 January 2014, Benfica (and Benfica Stars Fund) sold 100% of Gomes' economic rights to a private company, Meriton Capital Limited, for €15 million, plus 25% of a future transfer fee. He remained at the Estádio da Luz until the end of the campaign. On 16 April 2014, Gomes played the full 90 minutes in the second leg of the semi-finals of the Portuguese Cup, scoring the final 3–1 after a brilliant individual effort to help his team – who played with one man less for 60 minutes against Porto – win the tie 3–2 on aggregate. He ended the season with 23 games in all…

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International career

Gomes represented Portugal at the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. At the age of 19, he received his first call-up to the senior team, for a friendly against Ecuador on 6 February 2013, but remained unused in the 2–3 home loss. On 7 September 2014, Gomes made his full debut, starting and playing 90 minutes in a 0–1 defeat to Albania at the Estádio Municipal de Aveiro for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers. He was selected for the squad that appeared in and won the finals in France, starting in their first game, a 1–1 draw with Iceland in Saint-Étienne where he provided the assist to Nani's goal before being replaced by Eder late into the second half. Gomes also represented Portugal at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, playing four times as they finished in third place. He was included in a preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, but did not make the final cut; in total, he earned 29 caps.

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