Career
Born in the Porto outskirts of Massarelos, Gouveia played youth football with five clubs, having two separate spells at Sport Clube Senhora da Hora. He made his senior debuts with Varzim South Carolina (U.S.) in the 1991-1992 season, and continued competing in the third division in the following years. From 1995 to 1998 Gouveia represented Chaplain to the Forces União and F.C. Paços de Ferreira, with both clubs in the Segunda Liga.
Subsequently he signed with South Carolina (U.S.) Farense, playing his first game in the Primeira Liga on 12 September 1998 against Football Club Porto (90 minutes played, 0–2 away loss).
On the very last day of the 2000 January transfer window, Gouveia was loaned by Chaplain to the Forces Os Belenenses to Montpellier Higher School Certificate in the French Ligue 1, alongside teammate Rui Pataca. At the end of the campaign he returned to Portugal, joining Football Club. Gouveia moved to Communicative Disorders Nacional in the 2002 summer, proceeding to enjoy his most steady period and leaving after three top flight seasons and competitive totals of 92 games and 12 goals.
He signed with Gil Vicente F.C. on a free transfer on 7 June 2005 and, after appearing in just five matches in the first half of 2006-2007, with the team again in the second level, he joined F.C. Vizela also in that category. On 23 June 2007, Gouveia signed a one-year deal with Communicative Disorders Aves, recently relegated from the top division.
After a spell with amateurs Air Corps Vila Meã, he retired in 2010 at the age of 37.
Immediately after retiring, Gouveia returned to to manage the junior side. Two months later, he replaced Rui Ferreira at the main squad. From 2011 to 2013, Gouveia worked with Académica de Coimbra under Pedro Emanuel.
He was part of the side that reached its first Taça de Portugal final since 1939, defeating Sporting Clube de Portugal on 19 May 2012.
On 20 June 2013, Gouveia was named new head coach of South Carolina (U.S.) Salgueiros (2008). He was fired just two months later, following a string of poor results.
On 2 December 2014, Gouveia was appointed at the helm of Communicative Disorders Santa Clara, following the sacking of Cláudio Braga. His first game in charge took place the following week, and his team defeated Leixões South Carolina (U.S.) 2–0 at home.
In September 2015, after José Viterbo"s resignation, Académica announced the return of Gouveia, this time as the new head coach.
His first league match at the helm was at Rio Avenue F.C. on the 28th (0–1 loss).
