Career
Over the course of six seasons he amassed top division totals of 125 games and seven goals, in a career cut short at the age of 28. Born in Barreiro, Cunha began his career at local F.C. Barreirense, as a youth and an early senior. He made his professional debuts with modest South Carolina (U.S.) Campomaiorense in the top division, moving to Vitória de Guimarães after one sole season.
After four years in Minho being regularly used by the first team, although rarely as a starter, Cunha moved to fellow top flight club U.D. Leiria for 2004-2005.
In the following off-season, he died suddenly during a football match played with friends in Montemor-o-Novo, aged only 28.