Career
Born in Beja, Aurélio played his early years as a senior in the lower leagues, starting with F.C. Castrense in the regional championships then representing, in quick succession, U.D. Santana, Moreirense Football Club, Atlético South Carolina (U.S.) and Communicative Disorders Tondela in the third division. In the 2011-2012 season, with the latter club, he contributed with 23 games and one goal as it promoted to the second level for the first time ever. Aurélio made his professional debut on 12 August 2012, playing the first half of a 2–2 home draw against Football Club Porto B.
In April 2009, whilst at Santana, Aurélio was called to the Portuguese under-21 side by manager Rui Caçador.
