Empire FGAEMPIRE FGA
Validated 8/16 Tier3 Apr 2026
Pedro Gonçalves
🇵🇹
28
Attacking Midfielder · Set‑Piece Maestro · Captain
Pedro
Gonçalves
AM LW Primeira Liga Sporting CP
27
Age
1.73m
Height
17
Apps 25/26
€32M
Market Value
2028
Contract
LOG 4.2 Elite Set‑Pieces Physical Limitations OBI PENDING
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/ 10.0
Tier 1Data/Stats7.2
Tier 2Composite6.9
Tier 3Scout (Video)6.6*
142
CA (Empire)
PA 158
*Provisional – OBI pending
6.8
FGA Rating
Provisional
7.35
FotMob Avg
Above Avg
10
Goals (24/25)
Elite
5
Assists
Creative
7.71
Diagonal Pass
Top 5%
8/16
Video Complete
Pending
Position Map
AM
ATTACKING MID · Free‑Roaming
Match Form
Last 5 (FotMob)
3-1 W 2-0 W 0-0 D 1-0 W 3-2 W
vs Top‑third (Benfica, Porto): 7.1 avg
vs Bottom‑third: 8.5 avg, 4 goals
Coach Summary
Key Attributes
Technical
Mental
Physical
Player Profile
Born28 June 1998 (27)
Nationality🇵🇹 Portuguese
Height / Weight1.73m · 69kg
FootRight
ClubSporting CP (Captain)
Nickname"Pote"
Player Traits
Set‑Piece Specialist Diagonal Pass Master Free‑Roaming Playmaker Late Box Arrival
Weaknesses: Aerial duels (42%), defensive tracking, physicality.
Top Philosophy Fits
60-Framework
FGA Tier Snapshot
Scouting Verdict
Gonçalves is a technical, creative attacking midfielder with elite set‑piece delivery and diagonal passing. His goal threat from midfield (10 in 17) is exceptional. However, physical limitations (pace, strength) and inconsistent off‑ball movement require system protection. ⚠️ OBI assessment pending – affects FGA confidence.
Target Market
Ideal for possession-based sides needing a creative hub. Value €30–40M; proven at Primeira Liga and European level.
Technical
Mental
Physical
Attribute Radar
vs Comparable Playmakers
Tier 1 — Data/Stats
20%
Tier 2 — Composite
30%
FGA Score Breakdown
LOG Context
4.2
LOG Score
Primeira Liga
Derivation: Competition Tier 2.9, avg opposition, UCL group stage → LOG = 4.2/6.0
Tier 3 — Scout Observation (Video)
50% · 16 metrics total
OBIOff-Ball IntelPENDING
❌ Requires 3+ matches with OBI events – not yet observed
SIISprint Intensity5.2
Video Completeness
Scored Metrics (8/16)
SII_A, SII_T, SII_R, DMA, SOA, OMS, DYN, CRK
Pending (8/16)
OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P, CHR, MCS, SPI, CLM, CRS
All Tier 3 Metrics (with T3_STATUS)
Top 6 Philosophy Fits
School Averages
Philosophy Radar
Tactical Archetype
Gonçalves fits Brazilian/Dutch possession schools — his diagonal passing and set‑piece quality thrive in positional play. Less suited for direct/physical systems.
Tactical DNA
Creative PlaymakerSet‑Piece ArchitectPossession Retainer
Not Compatible
Direct CounterLow Block
Career Timeline
2014–2019 · Wolves Academy
Joined Wolverhampton Wanderers academy at 16. Developed English physicality but deemed too lightweight for first team.
2019–2020 · Famalicão Breakthrough
Returned to Portugal. 5 goals, 8 assists. Caught Sporting's attention with creative output.
2020–Present · Sporting CP Captain
23 goals, 11 assists in 2020/21 title season. Appointed captain. Won 4 major trophies.
2021–Present · Portugal International
2 caps, limited minutes behind Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes.
Progress Chart
Key Milestones
2019 — Primeira Liga Debut
First professional minutes for Famalicão at age 20.
2021 — League Title
23 goals, 11 assists – Sporting's first title in 19 years.
2023 — Captaincy
Appointed Sporting CP captain after Coates departure.
Full Scouting Report
Jim Totime · Empire FGA · Apr 2026
Pedro Gonçalves is a technical, left‑footed attacking midfielder (plays right-footed) who excels in possession‑based systems. His diagonal passing (7.71) and set‑piece delivery are elite – ranking in the top 3% of Primeira Liga. He consistently arrives late in the box to score (10 goals in 17 apps). However, physical limitations (pace, strength) and inconsistent off‑ball movement limit his impact against elite opposition.
The video log confirms excellent decision‑making (DMA 8.2) and creative risk‑taking (CRK 8.0), but OBI (off‑ball intelligence) remains unassessed. His defensive work rate (DEF 3.37) is below average – requires a protective midfielder.
Empire FGA Final Verdict (Provisional)
High Quality Creative Hub. Gonçalves is a ready‑made playmaker for mid‑table Champions League sides or title‑winning teams in secondary leagues. Market value €30–40M. ⚠️ Complete OBI and CHR assessments before offering long‑term contract.
Player Comparison
vs Bruno Fernandes (27)
Transfer Intelligence
Market Value€30M – €40M
ContractUntil June 2028
OwnershipSporting CP
Known InterestLa Liga, Premier League (mid‑table)
Release Clause€80M
FIFA StatusEU Passport ✅
Psychological Profile (Pending)
CHR (Character)
❌ PENDING – requires 3+ matches with scout evidence
MCS (Mental Competence)
❌ PENDING – requires high‑pressure match observation
On‑Pitch Role
Creative hub, set‑piece taker, secondary goalscorer.