Club Career
Reinaldo spent his entire professional career in Portugal. He only played organized football in two of his first five years as a senior, with SC Vila Real and F.C. Famalicão.
Reinaldo signed for top division giants S.L. Benfica in 1978, as the Lisbon outfit was coached by English John Mortimore, and wasted no time making an impact alongside legendary Nené, scoring 32 league goals in his first two combined, and eventually helping the Reds to the conquest of three major titles, including the double in 1980–81; his official debut came in a home game against F.C. Barreirense, on 29 August.
After leaving Benfica, with official totals of 116 games and 59 goals, Reinaldo represented Boavista FC, S.C. Braga, G.D. Estoril Praia (second level) and Varzim SC. He retired from football at nearly 33 years of age.
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