Beto Gonçalves
Indonesian footballer (born 1980)
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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 Nusantara club Persekabpas Pasuruan. Born in Brazil, he represented Indonesia at international level.[3]
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Beto playing for Indonesia at the 2018 AFF Championship | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alberto Gonçalves da Costa | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Belém, Brazil[1] | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Persekabpas Pasuruan | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –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 | RB Bragantino | 12 | (8) |
| 2002–2003 | Atlético Coin | 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) |
| 2019 | → Persija Jakarta (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Sriwijaya (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Persis Solo (loan) | 14 | (11) |
| 2023–2024 | → PSBS Biak (loan) | 22 | (10) |
| 2024–2025 | PSBS Biak | 22 | (1) |
| 2025 | Persela Lamongan | 10 | (1) |
| 2026 | PSIS Semarang | 13 | (7) |
| 2026– | Persekabpas Pasuruan | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | Indonesia Asian Games (O.P.) | 5 | (4) |
| 2018–2019 | Indonesia | 12 | (10) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 May 2026 | |||
Club career
Early career
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Club
- As of 3 May 2026[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 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | |
| Persela Lamongan | 2025–26 | Championship | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| PSIS Semarang | 2025–26 | Championship | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 13 | 7 | |
| Career total | 310 | 153 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 8 | 348 | 165 | ||
- Includes Piala Indonesia
- Appearances in AFC Champions League
- Appearances in Indonesia President's Cup
- Appearances in Menpora Cup
International
- 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]
| 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 |  Timor-Leste |
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
Persipura Jayapura
- Indonesia Super League: 2008–09
- Indonesian Community Shield: 2009[12]
- Copa Indonesia runner-up: 2007–08
Arema
- East Java Governor Cup: 2013
- Menpora Cup: 2013
Sriwijaya
Persis Solo
PSBS Biak
Individual
- Indonesia Super League/Indonesia Soccer Championship A Top Goalscorer (2): 2011–12, 2016
- Copa Indonesia Top Goalscorer: 2007–08
- Indonesia Soccer Championship A Best XI: 2016
- East Kalimantan Governor Cup Top Goalscorer: 2018
- Liga 1 Team of the Season: 2019 (Substitutes)[15]
- Indonesian Soccer Awards: Best 11 2019[16]
- Liga 2 Top Goalscorer: 2021
- Liga 2 Best XI: 2021[17]
