Born in
Fiães,
Santa Maria da Feira, Gabi began in the lower leagues with
Fiães S.C. before moving to
C.D. Feirense in the
second tier. He spent most of his career at that level with seven clubs, making 241 appearances and scoring 25 goals. In July 2014, Gabi moved abroad for the only time in his career, from newly promoted
Primeira Liga side
F.C. Penafiel to
Nea Salamis Famagusta FC of the
Cypriot First Division. Six months later he was back in his country's second division, with
Académico de Viseu FC. ==References==