Portugal
6.14
Yellow Cards per Match
43 in total
0.71
Red Cards per Match
5 in total
6.14
Yellow Cards per Match
43 in total
0.71
Red Cards per Match
5 in total
| Season | League | Matches | Total (Average) | Total (Average) | Total (Average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2024/2025
|
4
|
15
(3.75)
|
1
(1.00)
|
109
(27.25)
|
|
|
2024/2025
|
1
|
14
(14.00)
|
|
0
|
|
|
2023/2024
|
2
|
14
(7.00)
|
1
(0.50)
|
0
|
|
Gonçalo Rafael dos Santos Neves is a Portuguese football referee born on July 18, 1995 in Coimbra. He is affiliated with the Associação de Futebol de Coimbra and combines his refereeing career with his job as a police officer. His journey began in the lower divisions of Portuguese football, gradually moving up thanks to his consistent performance.
In October 2024, he was promoted to category C1, allowing him to officiate matches in the Liga Portugal Betclic, the top tier of Portuguese football. His performance in the 2024/2025 season has been noteworthy, with appearances in various national competitions, showcasing a referee with strictness and good potential.
In addition to his work in national leagues, Neves has been involved in European competitions, serving as a fourth official in qualification matches for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship. His blend of professional discipline and technical training positions him as one of the promising young Portuguese referees on the current scene.