Career
Born in Lamego, Viseu District, Machado joined United States.C. Paredes in 1999, aged only six. In 2009, whilst still a junior, he made his senior debuts, playing in two fourth division games with the club In the 2010 summer Machado signed with South Carolina (U.S.) Freamunde, where he completed his formation.
He was promoted to the main squad for the 2011-2012 season, playing his first match in the second level on 25 September 2011, a 0–1 away loss against Chaplain to the Forces Os Belenenses.