Gustavo Mendonça


Gustavo Pinto Mendonça is a Portuguese professional football player who plays as a midfielder for Primeira Liga club AVS.

Career

Mendonça is a product of the youth academies of Amares and CB Póvoa Lanhoso, before joining Benfica's youth teams in 2015. On 7 October 2019, he signed his first professional contract with Benfica. On 17 July 2022, he transferred to Canelas 2010 in the Liga 3. On 5 August 2023, he transferred to the Liga Portugal 2 side AVS on a contract until 2026, and in his debut season helped them get promoted to the Primeira Liga. On 3 July 2025, he extended his contract with AVS until 2028.

International career

Mendonça is a youth international for Portugal, having played up to the Portugal U20s in friendly tournaments.