Career
A late bloomer, his career spanned 13 seasons, being best known for his performances at, also playing for Portugal national team on more than 100 occasions. Born in Porto, Lima started in football, arriving at Gondomar South Carolina (U.S.) as an under-17, competing all the way until the first team, which he would represent in the Regional league, but also in the Portuguese Third Division. His first experience in futsal was in 1995, at age 24, when he received an invitation for a tryout at Football Club. Lima spent the first season in the reserve team, on the second division, bagging more than sixty goals.
His performances led to a move to the competitive Spanish league, representing FS, for one year, winning the 1998-1999 league, plus a Copa de España and a Supercopa.
The 28-year-old then returned to Football Club for the next season, winning another league title. On 11 July 2002, already in his thirties, Lima joined.
He retired in June 2008, as the club topscorer. On 7 July 2008, Lima replaced Beto Aranha as head coach, making his debut as manager.
Failing to conquer any more silverware, on 23 June 2010, Lima was replaced as head coach.
He continued his coaching career in China, briefly directing their national team, and helping to develop futsal there, which included opening youth schools in the Guangdong province. As player As coach.
