Football Career
Hugo played during his early career with Sporting Clube de Braga, making his first team - and first division - debuts at the age of 19. He moved in 1997 to Italy's U.C. Sampdoria, where he was regularly used during his three-year stint, albeit suffering Serie A relegation in his second season.
In 2000, Hugo returned to Portugal, joining Sporting Clube de Portugal, and appearing scarcely for the 2002 league champions (also helping to the cup the same season). After six seasons, he left as a free agent to Vitória de Setúbal, where he also was used sparingly.
In 2008–09, Hugo played the most games he had in years, but spent most of the season as defensive midfielder. Aged 33, he had his first second division experience, signing with S.C. Beira-Mar, and helping the Aveiro side win the league in his first year and return to the top level, after a three-year absence.
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