Augusto Gama

Augusto Vilela Gama (born 26 January 1970) is a Portuguese football manager and former player who played as a forward.

He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 206 matches and 14 goals over 11 seasons, in representation of Braga and Rio Ave.

Born in the village of Lanhas, Vila Verde, Braga District, Gama started his career at S.C. Braga, but only totalled four Primeira Liga appearances in his first two seasons, his debut in the competition coming on 24 October 1987 by playing eight minutes in a 2–2 home draw against Vitória de Setúbal.

[1][2][3] On 22 December 2018, after José Gomes left to sign with Reading of the English Championship, he was named interim manager.

[4][5] Gama received a call-up to the Portugal under-18 side in 1987, being included in José Augusto's squad for five matches and making his debut in a 1–2 loss against the Netherlands on 17 April, as a substitute.