Chico 'Banza' Gonçalves Sacalumbo, conceived amidst the festive cheer of 17th December 1998, is nothing less than a gift to the world of football from the heart of Angola. Boasting of an age of 26, the astute forward marks his imposing presence as a left winger for the distinguished team of Estrela Amadora. Towering at a respectable height of 5ft 11in (1.82m) and heralding a strong built with 11st 9lb (74kg) weight, the number 11 jersey finds its rightful wearer in Chico. He has donned the brilliant colours of the Angola national team as well, further certifying his skills and contribution to the beautiful game.
A glance at Chico's worth in the quintessential monetary terms reveals his current market value to be a grand sum of €800k. This astounding figure, when translated to the Queen's currency, amounts to a wholesome £673K, as found listed on Transfermarkt. His association with Estrela Amadora is inked till the 30th of June, 2028, with a good 2 years and 12 months stretching in front of them.
Moving to the vivid tales from the pages of his burgeoning career, the year 2018 - 2019, saw Chico gracing Marítimo in Portugal with his debut. The season witnessed him treading the field for one first-team appearance. Taking a leap to the seasons 2024 - 2025, Chico took to the field under the banner of Estrela Amadora in Portugal. A total of 13 first-team appearances were glorified by his presence and embellished by a goal shot by him. The upcoming season 2025 - 2026 is set to see more of Chico in the Estrela Amadora colours, as he strides the Portuguese fields.
