Career
Portugal
Born in Matosinhos, Simões played with three clubs as a youth, including Football Club Porto from ages 8–14. He first appeared as a senior for Padroense Football Club, competing two seasons in the third division and one in the fourth. In the 2011 summer, Simões signed with Communicative Disorders Santa Clara in the second level
He played 39 games and scored once in his second year, helping the Azores team finish in 11th position.
Simões joined fellow league side Moreirense F.C. in late June 2013, helping to a return to the Primeira Liga after one year by contributing with two goals and nearly 2,800 minutes of action. AEK Athens
On 30 January 2015, before the campaign was over, Simões agreed to a two-year contract with AEK Athens Football Club, which was made effective on 1 July.
On 19 March 2016, he agreed to an extension until 30 June 2019.