Born in Braga, Minho Province, Portuga started his senior career in Brazil after moving to that country at 8 months of age.
He competed solely in the lower leagues or amateur football during his spell there, being part of Grêmio Barueri Futebol's Série B roster in 2012 but failing to appear in any matches.
[2] Portuga returned to his homeland midway through 2013–14, signing a short-term contract with Segunda Liga club C.D.
[3] He made his professional debut on 16 February, starting and being replaced after 61 minutes of the 1–3 home loss against C.D.
Portuga moved to Spain in the summer of 2016, representing in quick succession Segunda División B teams CF Rayo Majadahonda,[6] CCD Cerceda,[7] CD Ebro[8] and CD El Ejido.