Defender who joined Valencia in 2010 and became a member of the Portuguese national team in 2005.
He spent his youth career with Valadares Gaia and Boavista.
He appeared in 42 matches for VfL Wolfsburg between 2007 and 2010.
He was born in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
He became teammates with Rui Patricio on the Portuguese national team.
