Alberto Gonçalves da Costa (born 31 December 1980), commonly known as Beto Gonçalves or simply Beto, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga 1 club PSBS Biak. Born in Brazil, he represented Indonesia at international level.[3]

Beto Gonçalves
Beto playing for Indonesia at the 2018 AFF Championship
Personal information
Full name Alberto Gonçalves da Costa
Date of birth (1980-12-31) 31 December 1980 (age 43)
Place of birth Belém, Brazil[1]
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
PSBS Biak
Number 9
Youth career
0000–1999 Sport Belém
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2000 Sport Belém 15 (0)
2000 Vila Rica 3 (0)
2000–2001 São Raimundo 12 (8)
2001–2002 Abaeté 21 (14)
2002 CA Bragantino 12 (8)
2002–2003 Atlético Coín 27 (15)
2003–2004 House of Billiards 15 (11)
2004–2005 Tuna Luso 23 (17)
2005–2006 Remo 28 (19)
2006 Farroupilha 15 (8)
2006 Marcílio Dias 13 (14)
2007 Remo 3 (0)
2007–2008 Juventude 6 (1)
2008–2009 Persijap Jepara 14 (7)
2009–2010 Persipura Jayapura 28 (18)
2010 Dempo 3 (1)
2010–2011 Persijap Jepara 14 (4)
2011–2012 Persipura Jayapura 34 (25)
2013–2014 Arema 55 (26)
2015–2016 Penang 17 (7)
2016–2018 Sriwijaya 88 (58)
2019–2024 Madura United 86 (39)
2019Persija Jakarta (loan) 0 (0)
2020Sriwijaya (loan) 0 (0)
2021Persis Solo (loan) 14 (11)
2023–2024PSBS Biak (loan) 22 (10)
2024– PSBS Biak 7 (1)
International career
2018 Indonesia Asian Games (O.P.) 5 (4)
2018–2019 Indonesia 12 (10)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 October 2024

Club career

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Early career

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Beto started his football career at the Sport Club Belém in Belém along. He transferred after one years to Clube Atlético Vila Rica, where he became of his striker position.[citation needed]

Persipura Jayapura

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His first season in Indonesia, he immediately brought his first Indonesian club Persipura Jayapura champions 2008-09 Indonesia Super League. In his first season in Indonesia he scored 7 goals in 14 league matches. In season 2011-12 Indonesia Super League, He returned to Persipura and He also became the top score of the season 2011-12 Indonesia Super League.[citation needed]

Arema

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In 2013, Beto signed a year contract with Arema. He made his league debut on 9 January 2013 in a match against Persidafon Dafonsoro. On 9 January 2013, Beto scored his first goal for Arema in the 18th minute at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang.

Sriwijaya

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On 1 February 2016, he returned to Indonesia to strengthen Sriwijaya. He returned to beingthe top score of the season 2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship A and was also in the best starting XI that season too. For 3 seasons defending Sriwijaya, he scored 58 goals in 88 appearances and carry Sriwijaya won the pre-season competition 2018 East Kalimantan Governor Cup. On 25 August 2020, he returned to Sriwijaya with loan status from Madura United.

Madura United

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On 20 February 2019, he officially joined Madura United from Sriwijaya. On 17 May 2019, he made his debut for the club, scoring two goals and providing Greg Nwokolo with an assist in a 5–1 victory against Persela.[4]

Return to Sriwijaya (loan)

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He was signed for Sriwijaya to play in the Liga 2 in the 2020 season, on loan from Madura United. This season was suspended on 27 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season was abandoned and was declared void on 20 January 2021.[5]

Persis Solo (loan)

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On 26 April 2021, Beto signed for Indonesian Liga 2 club Persis Solo, on loan from Liga 1 club Madura United.[6] He made his league debut on 26 September by starting in a 2–0 win against PSG Pati, and he also scored his first goal for Persis in the 20th minute at the Manahan Stadium, Surakarta.[7]

PSBS Biak (loan)

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On 9 September 2023, Beto signed for Indonesian Liga 2 club PSBS Biak, on loan from Liga 1 club Madura United.[8] Beto helped the team secured their first-ever promotion to the top tier league.

International career

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Gonçalves was naturalized as an Indonesian citizen on 8 February 2018, after staying in Indonesia for 12 years. He made his debut with Indonesia on 10 October 2018 in a friendly against Myanmar in which he scored a goal and also immediately provide 1 assist. On 15 June 2019, he scored four goals against Vanuatu in which Indonesia won 6–0.[9] He was also included to the Indonesia Olympic squad as one of the senior players at the 2018 Asian Games. He also scored 4 goals in 5 appearances.[10]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 25 October 2024[11]
Club Season League Cup[a] Continental[b][c] Other[d] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Persijap Jepara 2008–09 Indonesia Super League 14 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 7
Persipura Jayapura 2009–10 Indonesia Super League 28 18 0 0 4 0 0 0 32 18
Dempo 2010–11 I-League 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
Persijap Jepara 2010–11 Indonesia Super League 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 4
Persipura Jayapura 2011–12 Indonesia Super League 34 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 34 25
Arema 2013 Indonesia Super League 29 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 14
2014 Indonesia Super League 26 12 0 0 7 0 0 0 33 12
Total 55 26 0 0 7 0 0 0 62 26
Penang 2015 Malaysia Premier League 17 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 7
Sriwijaya 2016 Indonesia Soccer Championship A 30 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 25
2017 Liga 1 33 22 0 0 0 0 4 1 37 23
2018 Liga 1 25 11 0 0 0 0 6 2 31 13
Total 88 58 0 0 0 0 10 3 98 61
Madura United 2019 Liga 1 27 18 5 3 0 0 6 3 38 24
2020 Liga 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
2021–22 Liga 1 15 7 0 0 0 0 4[e] 1 19 8
2022–23 Liga 1 32 10 0 0 4 1 36 11
2023–24 Liga 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 9 1
Total 86 39 5 3 0 0 14 5 105 47
Persija Jakarta (loan) 2019 Liga 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 1
Sriwijaya (loan) 2020 Liga 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Persis Solo (loan) 2021 Liga 2 14 11 0 0 0 0 14 11
PSBS Biak (loan) 2023–24 Liga 2 22 10 0 0 0 0 22 10
PSBS Biak 2024–25 Liga 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 7 1
Career total 272 145 5 3 13 1 24 8 310 157
  1. ^ Includes Piala Indonesia
  2. ^ Appearances in AFC Champions League
  3. ^ Appearances in AFC Cup
  4. ^ Appearances in Indonesia President's Cup
  5. ^ Appearances in Menpora Cup

International

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As of match played 5 September 2019
Indonesia national team[11]
Year Apps Goals
2018 6 3
2019 6 7
Total 12 10
As of match played 5 September 2019
Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Beto goal.[11]
List of international goals scored by Beto Gonçalves
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 10 October 2018 Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Cikarang, Indonesia 1   Myanmar 1–0 3–0 Friendly
2 16 October 2018 Wibawa Mukti Stadium, Cikarang, Indonesia 2   Hong Kong 1–0 1–1 Friendly
3 13 November 2018 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 4   East Timor 3–1 3–1 2018 AFF Championship
4 11 June 2019 King Abdullah II Stadium, Amman, Jordan 7   Jordan 1–4 1–4 Friendly
5 15 June 2019 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 8   Vanuatu 1–0 6–0 Friendly
6 3–0
7 4–0
8 5–0
9 5 September 2019 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 9   Malaysia 1–0 2–3 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
10 2–1

Honours

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Persipura Jayapura

Arema

  • East Java Governor Cup: 2013
  • Menpora Cup: 2013

Sriwijaya

Persis Solo

PSBS Biak

Individual

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Beto: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Beto Gonçalves". www.pssi.org. Archived from the original on 15 August 2021. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Conheça Beto Gonçalves, o paraense que faz sucesso na Indonésia". torcedores.com. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Resmi! Beto Goncalves Gabung Los Galacticos Madura United". indosport.com. 21 January 2019. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Resmi Gabung Sriwijaya, Beto Goncalves Ingin Klub Baru Bisa Promosi ke Shopee Liga 1". www.bola.com. 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Beto Goncalves Resmi Gabung Persis Solo". CNN Indonesia. Archived from the original on 26 April 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Beto Goncalves, Bomber Gaek Pembuka Pesta "Los Galacticos" Persis Solo Di Liga 2". kompas.com (in Indonesian). 26 September 2021. Archived from the original on 26 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Madura United Pinjamkan Beto Goncalves ke PSBS Biak". www.detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Beto Quat-trick, Timnas Gulung Vanuatu 6-0". 15 June 2019. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Beto dan Lilipaly di Jajaran Pemain Subur Sepakbola Asian Games 2018". Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  11. ^ a b c Beto Gonçalves at Soccerway
  12. ^ "Persipura Balas Sriwijaya di Community Shield" (in Indonesian). 7 October 2009. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  13. ^ "Sikat RANS Cilegon, Persis Solo Kampiun Liga 2 | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2021.
  14. ^ "Final Liga 2: PSBS Juara di Padang, Menang Agregat 6-0". detik.com (in Indonesian). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  15. ^ Baru, PT Liga Indonesia. "Inilah Tim Terbaik Shopee Liga 1 2019". liga-indonesia.id. Archived from the original on 12 September 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  16. ^ "Daftar Penerima Penghargaan Indonesian Soccer Awards 2019". 11 January 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  17. ^ "11 Pemain Raih Penghargaan Best XI Liga 2 2021 Versi APPI, Persis Solo Mendominasi". liga2.skor.id. 18 January 2022. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
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