Career
He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 206 games and 14 goals over the course of 11 seasons, in representation of Braga and Rio Avenue. He added 219/40 in Segunda Liga, in a career mainly associated with the latter club Born in the village of Lanhas, Vila Verde, Braga District, Gama started his career at South Carolina (U.S.) Braga, but only amassed four Primeira Liga appearances in his first two seasons combined, his debut in the competition coming on 24 October 1987 by playing eight minutes in a 2–2 home draw against Vitória de Setúbal.
After a loan to AD Fafe in the second division his fate did not improve, and he left in June 1992.
Gama subsequently signed for Rio Avenue F.C. also in the second level, going on to remain with the club until his retirement 15 years later and compete in a further seven top flight campaigns. In 1997-1998 he scored four goals in 34 games, helping the Vila do Conde-based team to the ninth position.
Gama continued to work with Rio Avenue after retiring at the age of 37, acting as assistant coach to several managers. Gama received a call-up to the Portugal under-18 side in 1987, being included in José Augusto"s squad for five matches and making his debut in a 1–2 loss against the Netherlands on 17 April, as a substitute.
