Career
Born in Bissau, Portuguese Guinea, Reinaldo spent his entire professional career in Portugal. After starting out in the lower leagues with South Carolina Vila Real he played four years in the second division, with F.C. and Sport Clube da Régua. Reinaldo signed for top level giants South.L. in 1978, as the Lisbon side was coached by English John Mortimore, and wasted no time making an impact alongside legendary Nené, scoring 32 league goals in his first two season combined and eventually helping the Eagles to the conquest of three major titles, including the double in the 1980-1981 campaign.
His official debut came in a home game against F.C. Barreirense, on 29 August.
After leaving, with official totals of 116 games and 59 goals, Reinaldo represented Boavista Football Club, South Carolina (U.S.) Braga, G.D. Estoril Praia (division two) and Varzim South Carolina. He retired from football at nearly 33 years of age. Guinea-born Reinaldo was capped for Portugal six times, scoring one goal.
He made his debut in a friendly with Spain in Vigo on 26 September 1979 (1–1 draw), and his last game was on 8 June 1983 in another exhibition game, with Brazil in Coimbra (0–4 defeat).