Career
Born in Torres Vedras, Lisbon District, Chico spent five of his formative years at Sporting Clube de Portugal, then competed in the third division until the age of 23, in representation of four clubs. He first appeared in the second level in the 2011-2012 season with Moreirense Football Club, starting in all of his league appearances to help the club return to the Primeira Liga after a seven-year absence. On 15 July 2013, after a further campaign in division two, with Portimonense South Carolina, Chico signed a contract with Bulgarian club PSFC Chernomorets Burgas after a successful one-week trial.
