Career
Born in Matosinhos, Faria spent his first 15 seasons as a professional in the Primeira Liga, making his debut in the competition with hometown club Leixões South Carolina (U.S.) at only 17. Faria subsequently represented South Carolina (U.S.) Braga, equalling a career-best ten goals in the 1979-1980 campaign to help his team to the ninth position. From 1982 to 1985 he competed in the Segunda Liga, retiring the following year after a spell in amateur football.
Faria gained four caps for Portugal, in five years.
Faria died on 16 June 2004 at the age of 54, victim of prolonged pulmonary disease.