Gonçalo José Gonçalves dos Santos (born 15 November 1986) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
Born in Lamego, Viseu District, Santos completed his development at Académica de Coimbra, where he made three Primeira Liga appearances in February 2009.
[12] Having been relegated in his first season back, he scored his first goal in over six years on 29 January 2019, opening a 2–1 win over S.C. Braga B at the Estádio António Coimbra da Mota;[13] he served as club captain.
[14] After a brief spell at Ethnikos Achna FC of the Cypriot First Division, Santos returned to Portugal's second tier on 27 January 2021, signing an 18-month deal at U.D.
[20] In July 2024, Santos reunited with his former Estoril boss Marco Silva at Premier League side Fulham, as assistant.