Career
Lourenço joined South.L. in 1939, going on to serve as back-up to both Alfredo Valadas and Guilherme Espírito Santo during his spell. He made his debut on 22 October 1939 in a 6–1 trashing of Carcavelinhos Football Club for the Campeonato de Lisboa, scoring his team"s fourth goal on the 63rd minute. He would only reappear on 4 February 1940, when he took the place of Espírito Santo in a match against Leixões South Carolina (U.S.) In 1941-1942, his playing time was further reduced as he amassed just three scoreless appearances in the Lisbon Championship.
Lourenço left in 1942, signing for neighbouring club G.D. Estoril Praia two years later.
He remained there until his retirement at the age of 33, eventually reaching the Portuguese national team
