Born in the village of Darque in Viana do Castelo, João Vasco played lower league and amateur football until the age of 22.
[6] In July 2018, in another loan, João Vasco joined Sport Benfica e Castelo Branco of the third division.
[8] Having cut ties with Tondela, João Vasco signed a one-year deal with third-tier S.C. Olhanense on 14 August 2019.
[8] He returned to division two one year later, agreeing to a two-year contract at Académico de Viseu FC.
[9] In March 2018, João Vasco earned a master's degree from the University of Coimbra in the field of training youths in sport, having written his thesis on football and bone health.