Career
Born in Guimarães, Carneiro started his youth career in his hometown club, Vitória South Carolina (U.S.) at age 15, he then spent a two-year span at Xico Andebol, before joining American Broadcasting Company Braga and start a professional career at age 18, and debuting for the national team, only a year later. His performances led to a move to Benfica after two seasons in Madeira. In his first year in Lisbon, Carneiro helped the Eagles conquer their first national team in 18 years, plus, he added a League Cup in the next season.
His best individual seasons came in 2010/11 and in 2012/13, when he was elected Most Valuable Player of the Liga Portuguesa de Andebol, while also adding three titles in other competitions.