Born in Portugal on 25 August 2001, Gonçalo Inácio is currently 23 years old. This defender, who primarily takes the role of a central defender, serves Sporting CP wearing the number 25 jersey. His stature is formidable, standing tall at 6ft 1in (1.87m) and tipping the scales at 12st 8lb (80kg). A gifted player, Inácio represents not only Sporting CP but also the Portugal national team, proving his skills on both domestic and international stages.
According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is estimated to be around £38.5m, a reflection of his talent and potential. Inácio's contract with Sporting CP remains valid for 2 more years and a month, due to run its course on 30 June 2027.
Inácio's career stats speak volumes of his consistency on the field. His debut season 2020 - 2021 at Sporting CP marked the start of his professional career where he made 20 first team appearances and scored one goal. The subsequent season of 2021 - 2022 saw him making 28 first team appearances and scoring four goals. His performances improved consistently. He made 33 and 32 first team appearances in the 2022 - 2023 and 2023 - 2024 seasons respectively, scoring a goal each season. In the current season of 2024 - 2025, Inácio has already made 28 first team appearances with three goals to boot.
Apart from his league duties, Inácio has participated in various tournaments. He represented Portugal in Euro 2024 with one start and a substitute appearance. He also scored two goals in four starts during the Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024. His contributions to Sporting CP include three goals scored in eight starts during the Europa League 2023 - 2024 competition. In addition to this, Inácio started four times for Portugal in the Nations League 2024 - 2025 and scored a goal in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira 2024 - 2025 for Sporting CP. Furthermore, the Champions League 2024 - 2025 saw him scoring a goal in his six starts, proving his worth time and time again.
