At one point he ranked in the country's Primeira Liga scoring list's Top 5, eventually amassing competition totals of 222 matches and 68 goals over ten seasons.
[2] Born in Dakar, Fary began his career with ASC Jaraaf in his native country, then started his Portuguese adventure in 1996, signing with lowly União Montemor alongside his compatriot and teammate Khadim Faye and remaining with the third division club for two seasons, before moving to S.C.
[3] From 1998 to 2003, Fary was an ever-present fixture in the top scorer's list in Portugal, hitting an average of one goal every three games in the Primeira Liga.
In July 2008, upon Boavista's relegation to the Segunda Liga, Fary returned to his first Portuguese professional club Beira-Mar, also in that tier.
[8] After appearing rarely as the team returned to the top flight in 2010 after a three-year absence – four matches, no goals – the 35-year-old joined another side in the nation, C.D.