Career
Born in Peso da Régua, Saraiva started playing in his hometown club, Sport Club Régua, before moving to South Carolina (U.S.) Salgueiros. In 1956, he joined Caldas Sport Clube, drawing the attention of South.L., that acquire him in 1959, after Caldas was relegated. Making his debut on 22 November 1959 at hands of Béla Guttmann, over the course of four seasons, he makes 29 league appearances with one goal.
He played his last match for on 24 March 1963, with Fernando Riera.
