Esmael Ruti Tavares Cruz da Silva Goncalves was born on 25 June 1991, and known as Isma, is a Bissau-Guinean footballer who plays as a center forward and winger for Scottish club Livingston and the Guinea-Bissau national team.
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On 30 June 2011, Esmael Goncalves signed his first professional contract, agreeing to a three-year deal until 2014.
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Esmael Goncalves had previously expressed his desire to join the Vila do Conde-based club in order to be near his family.
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Esmael Goncalves told BBC Scotland that he would be happy to make a return to St Mirren in the future.
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On 3 July 2013, Esmael Goncalves completed a season-long loan move to Cypriot side APOEL.
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Esmael Goncalves scored his first Superleague goal in a defeat to PAOK.
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Esmael Goncalves scored 15 goals in 42 appearances for Hearts, until he was sold to Pakhtakor Tashkent for £350,000 in January 2018.
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Esmael Goncalves signed for Uzbek club Pakhtakor Tashkent in January 2018.
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Esmael Goncalves scored his first goal for Esteghlal in the same game just two minutes after coming on as a substitute.
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Esmael Goncalves signed for Japanese club Matsumoto Yamaga in September 2019.
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On 11 October 2020, Esmael Goncalves joined Indian Super League club Chennaiyin FC on a one year contract.
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Esmael Goncalves would spend a season with Bangladesh Premier League side Sheikh Russel KC.
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On 31 May 2022, Esmael Goncalves would make his return to Scotland after signing a two-year deal with Scottish Premiership side Livingston.
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Esmael Goncalves showed up to the camp out of shape and was, ultimately, not considered for the tournament by coach Ilidio Vale.
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