André Gomes is a Portuguese central midfielder for Columbus Crew in MLS, a player of considerable pedigree and technical quality. Born on July 30, 1993, the 32-year-old stands at an imposing 188 cm and is known for his elegant ball control and passing range. His career reached its zenith at FC Barcelona, where he won La Liga and Copa del Rey titles after a big-money move from Valencia. A subsequent period at Everton in the Premier League was mixed, but he showcased his ability to dictate play from deep midfield. Now in Major League Soccer with Columbus, he brings a wealth of top-level experience, aiming to control games with his vision and composure. An UEFA Nations League winner with Portugal, Gomes's career has been decorated at the highest level. His style is that of a deep-lying playmaker, whose main strength is his ability to receive the ball under pressure and transition defense into attack with incisive passing.