Career
Born in Barreiro, Portugal, he first attracted attention for his local team of Football Club Barreirense, (1960–1962 and 1963–1966), and for Seixal (1962–1963). After that he moved to, where he played from 1965/66 to 1974/75. He then played for U.Montemor (1975–1976) and Portimonense (1976–1977), before ending his career at age 33.
He had 15 caps for the national team, scoring 1 goals, and played with the team that reached 2nd place at the 1972 Independence Brazil Cup final, losing only in an epic final with Brazil (1-0), being considered the best wing left defender that year.
The Portuguese team, which was largely composed of players, including veterans Eusébio and Jaime Graça, and youngsters Humberto Coelho and Jordão, lost the final only at the 89th minute, when Jairzinho finally scored.