Career
His career started with Sporting, going on to appear in 94 competitive games over the course of four Primeira Liga seasons and scoring two goals. He signed for Southampton in 2015. Having earned 72 caps across all youth levels, Cédric made his senior debut for Portugal in 2014.
Sporting
He joined Sporting Clube de Portugal"s youth system in 1999, aged eight.
Cédric made his Primeira Liga debut with the first team on 8 May 2011, starting in a 0–1 home loss against Vitória de Setúbal. Subsequently Cédric returned to the Lisbon side, being first-choice in the following years under several managers.
In the domestic cup final on 31 May 2015, against South Carolina (U.S.) Southampton
On 18 June 2015, Cédric was announced as the second summer signing for Southampton on a four-year contract, with the English club paying up to €6.5 million (£47 million) for his services. Ten days later he first appeared in the Premier League, assisting the opening goal for Graziano Pellè in an eventual 2–2 draw at Newcastle United before being substituted for Cuco Martina at half time.
Cédric gained 72 caps for Portugal at youth level, including ten for the under-21s.
His maiden appearance with the senior team occurred on 11 October 2014, as he started in a 1–2 friendly defeat to France in Paris.
