Born in
Vila Verde, Duarte spent 4 seasons at the youth academy of local club
Vilaverdense with whom he made his professional debut. He made 13 appearances in his first season without scoring any goal. In 2009, he was transferred to
Segunda Liga side
Gil Vicente. After failing to play in any match in his second season, he joined
Varzim. Here he was a hit, scoring 11 goals in 33 appearances. In June 2012, he signed for
Benfica B on a four-year contract for €250,000. However, he struggled in his new club. Duarte managed to make only 10 appearances among whom there were 6 starts. So, in January 2013, he was sold off to
Paços Ferreira on a three-and-a-half-year contract. Upon joining Pacos, he was immediately loaned out to Segunda Liga club
Oliveirense till the end of the
2013–2014 season. ==References==