Born in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Clemente began his career with boyhood club CD Operário, spending three seasons in the third division and one in the fourth.
[2] Chaves was immediately relegated in 2009–10, but the team managed to reach the final of the Taça de Portugal, with Clemente contributing five games and one goal, which came precisely in the decisive match against FC Porto, who won it 2–1.
[7] In early January 2014, Clemente parted ways with the Flavienses,[8] moving to fellow league team S.C. Farense shortly after.
[11] Clemente's maiden appearance in the Portuguese top division took place on 22 September 2018 at the age of 34 years and 11 months, when he came on as a second-half substitute in the 1–3 home loss to Rio Ave FC.
[12] As the campaign was drawing to an end, both he and teammate Danildo Accioly announced they would retire and become part of Santa Clara's coaching staff.