O Elvas
2024–2026
Two consecutive seasons in the Campeonato de Portugal: 12 appearances in 2024/25, 21 in 2025/26.
SC Covilhã · Liga 3
Emerson
Emerson
Gomes23
Central defender. 1.87 m, right-footed, seven seasons of Portuguese national football. Now in Liga 3 with SC Covilhã.
#23 · SC Covilhã
33
games at O Elvas
7
seasons in Portuguese football
1.87 m
central defender, right-footed
Liga 3
SC Covilhã, 2026/27
Profile
- Born
- 23 Nov 1998 · Bissau
- Nationality
- Portugal · Guinea-Bissau
- Position
- Central defender
- Foot
- Right
- Height / weight
- 1.87 m · 84 kg
- Club
- SC Covilhã · Liga 3 · #23
What he brings
A tall, physical right-footed centre-back who reads the game and stays calm on the ball. He is comfortable defending in a back line and playing out from it.
He has grown through Portuguese national football, has already faced FC Porto, and is now proving himself in Liga 3.
Current chapter
Milestone · Matchday
Fabril Barreiro
Career
SC Covilhã
2026–
Signed in July 2026 for the Liga 3 season. Debut on 22 August, first start on 5 September, 90 minutes on 12 September.
Fabril Barreiro
0–2 FC Porto
Taça de Portugal, 21 November 2020. Emerson came on in the 87th minute against FC Porto.
Career journey
Career history
Nine steps since 2020, all in Portuguese national football. Each one a level of experience on the way up.
- 2020/21Fabril Barreiro
- 2021/22O Elvas
- 2021/22Benfica Castelo Branco
- 2022/23Alcains
- 2022/23Oriental Dragon FC
- 2023/24SC Lusitânia
- 2024/25O Elvas
- 2025/26O Elvas
- 2026/27SC CovilhãPresent
Source: ZeroZero career history.
By the numbers
2024/25
2025/26
2026/27
Career statistics
201
Senior appearances
15
Senior goals
O Elvas
12 appearances
O Elvas
21 appearances
SC Covilhã
4 appearances · 217 minutes · 0 goals
3 Liga 3 games, 1 Taça de Portugal gameSource: ZeroZero, senior totals.
In the media
Media
Emerson Gomes — Highlights 2025.2026
Season highlights from his second campaign with O Elvas in the Campeonato de Portugal.
Emerson Gomes — Fabril, central
Footage of Emerson as a centre-back with Fabril Barreiro, the club where his senior journey began.
Sp. Covilhã contrata Emerson Gomes para fortalecer a defesa
National sports daily Record reports his signing to reinforce the Covilhã defence.
PressSporting da Covilhã contrata Emerson Gomes e renova com Ângelo Barbosa
Local radio covers his arrival at Covilhã alongside a contract renewal.
Press0–2
Fabril Barreiro vs FC Porto
Taça de Portugal, 21 November 2020. Emerson came on in the 87th minute against FC Porto.
Matchday with Covilhã
Signed in July 2026 for the Liga 3 season. Debut on 22 August, first start on 5 September, 90 minutes on 12 September.
Interviews: new interviews and articles will be added here as they are published.
Matchday · Training · Portraits
Gallery
Player statement · In his own words
Beyond the pitch
“My ambition is to reach the highest level I can. I know that the road is long, but I believe in the work I am doing every day. Step by step, I am climbing the mountain, learning from every experience and pushing myself to become a better player and a better person.”
The goal is not just to get there. The goal is to keep climbing.
What are your goals?
“I have big ambitions. I want to reach the highest level possible and continue testing myself against better players and stronger competition. I know that it takes time, consistency and sacrifice, so my focus is always on the next step.”
What drives you every day?
“What drives me is the desire to improve. I don’t want to stay at the same level. Every season, every match and every training session is an opportunity to become better.”
What have you learned from your journey?
“My journey has taught me to be patient and to keep working. Football is not always a straight line. There are difficult moments, but every experience makes you stronger if you learn from it.”
What does the next step mean to you?
“The next step is to continue proving myself. I want to play at a higher level, compete against stronger opponents and show that I am ready for new challenges.”
Where do you see yourself in the future?
“I have big goals for my career. I want to keep challenging myself, compete at the highest possible level and see how far I can go. I know that nothing comes without hard work. Every training session, every match and every difficult moment is another step towards where I want to be.”
How would you describe your path?
“I know where I want to go, even if I know that there is still a long way ahead of me. I have already experienced different levels of Portuguese football, and every step has taught me something. Now I want to keep moving forward, keep working and take every opportunity to show what I can do.”
“I am still climbing. The mountain is high, but I am focused on the next step.”
The next step
“My objective is simple: to continue progressing, compete at a higher level and prove myself every time I step onto the pitch. I am ready to work for the opportunities I want.”
One step at a time. One match at a time. Keep climbing.
Emerson Gomes
Centre-back
SC Covilhã
Family & football
Football in the family
Toti Gomes
CousinCaptain of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Portugal international.
Bebeto Gomes
BrotherRight-sided defender at Stafford Rangers. Won the Northern Premier League West with Bury FC in 2025/26.
Fara Marna
CousinFormer AS Monaco striker who also played for Paris FC.