Career
Born in Paranhos (Porto), Azevedo started his professional career with Chaplain to the Forces União de Lamas in the Segunda Liga, joining amateurs F.C. Famalicão one year later and eventually catching the eye of Gil Vicente F.C. also in the second level, signing in 1989. After three seasons in Barcelos, Azevedo joined South Carolina (U.S.) Braga where he would see out his career, often being an undisputed starter and retiring at the age of 34.