Career
While playing association football, in a career that lasted over a decade, he operated as right back or central defender, having represented União de Leiria during 11 professional seasons. He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 245 games and nine goals. Bilro was born in Borba, Évora District.
After finishing his footballing formation at Sporting Clube de Portugal he made his professional debuts with Seixal Football Club, where he had begun as an infant.
He went to represent lowly clubs Atlético Clube de Portugal and South Carolina (U.S.) Olhanense, returning to Sporting for 1992-1993 and spending an entire season without any official appearances, being released afterwards. = Country.
