[Official] From Europe and South America to the K League! Chungbuk Cheongju signs Portuguese-born midfielder Geraldes... Completes the midfield puzzle

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On the 19th, Chungbuk Cheongju announced that it has strengthened its midfield by signing Portuguese-born midfielder Geraldes from Seoul Iland.

Geraldes is an elite player who came through Sporting CP's youth academy in Portugal and played for Portugal's U-18, U-20, and U-21 Yeon Ryeong-byeol (CEO) teams. Recognized since childhood for his solid fundamentals and game management abilities, he also demonstrated competitiveness by appearing in two matches during the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, recording two assists.

He has experienced various leagues at the professional level. He played for AEK Athens (Greece), Rio Ave and GD Estoril Praia (both Portugal), Baniyas SC (UAE), Johor Darul Ta'zim (Malaysia), and Wellington Phoenix (Australia), gaining experience across Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

In 2025, he played for Atlético Clube in Brazil, experiencing South American football, and joined Seoul Iland this season to enter the K League stage. At Seoul Iland, he appeared in six matches and completed his adaptation to Korean football.

Geraldes' greatest strength lies in his precise passing and game orchestration abilities. With a wide field of vision and exceptional passing sense, he is expected to contribute to building attacks and creating scoring opportunities.

Geraldes said, "I am happy and honored to become part of Chungbuk Cheongju FC. I look forward to quickly syncing with my new teammates." He added, "I will adapt to the team as soon as possible and show my abilities on the field, and above all, become a player who helps the team win," sharing his thoughts upon joining the club.

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