Background
Fausto was born in Miranda do Corvo, Coimbra District.
Fausto was born in Miranda do Corvo, Coimbra District.
Freamunde as a forward. An unsuccessful youth graduate at Football Club Porto he began his professional career with Académica de Coimbra, but never appeared officially for the team, going on to serve loans at third division sides G.D. Tourizense and Anadia Football Club. In July 2008 Fausto moved to Bulgaria with PFC Lokomotiv Mezdra in the A PFG, appearing regularly and failing to score in the league as the club finished in eighth position. In the following years he played in Cyprus and Switzerland, without no impact whatsoever.