Career
Born in Barcelos, Faria played his first three years as a senior in the third division, with G.D. Ribeirão (two seasons) and Varzim South Carolina. In the 2012 summer he signed with South.L. Benfica, being assigned to its B-team in the second level Faria made his debut as a professional on 26 August 2012, appearing in a 1–2 away loss against Associação Naval 1º de Maio. On 28 January of the following year, however, he moved to Spain, penning a three 1/2-year contract with division three club UD Salamanca.