Diego Gonçalves (born 22 September 1994), sometimes known as just Diego, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Goiás, on loan from Mirassol.

Born in Guarujá, São Paulo, Diego Gonçalves played for AA Ponte Preta and Fluminense FC's youth systems, after starting it out at seven-a-side football with Gamma Esportes and AE Barra Funda.^[1] On 21 July 2013 he moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Portuguese side S.C. Olhanense.^[2]

Diego Gonçalves made his professional debut on 17 August 2013, starting in a 0–2 away loss against Vitória S.C. in the Primeira Liga.^[3] He was regularly used under manager Abel Xavier, but after the arrival of Paulo Alves, he lost his starting spot and rescinded his link on 27 November.^[4]

On 26 January 2014 Diego Gonçalves went on a trial at Atlético Clube de Portugal,^[5] signing a contract shortly after.^[6] He left the side at the end of the campaign, after appearing sparingly.

On 5 January 2015 Diego Gonçalves signed for Portuguesa, freshly relegated to Série C.^[7] He made his debut for the club on 1 February, starting and scoring the first in a 3–2 away win against Ponte Preta for the Campeonato Paulista championship.^[8]

On 1 December 2015, Diego Gonçalves renewed his contract with Lusa for a further year.^[9] On 11 July 2016, however, he was released,^[10] and subsequently joined Internacional; initially assigned to the B-team, he was promoted to the main squad on 8 October by manager Celso Roth.^[11]

Diego Gonçalves made his Série A debut on 6 November 2016, replacing Aylon in a 0–1 away loss against Palmeiras.

As of 31 July 2024^[12]

Goiás

• Copa Verde: 2023

• Diego Gonçalves at ForaDeJogo (archived)
• Olhanense profile (in Portuguese)
• Diego Gonçalves at Soccerway
• Diego Gonçalves at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)