Duarte Duarte
Portuguese footballer
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| Intro | Portuguese footballer | |
| Places | Portugal | |
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 27 August 1987, Vila Verde Municipality, Braga District, Portugal | |
| Age | 37 years | |
| Star sign | Virgo |
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Biography
Duarte Jorge Gomes Duarte (born 27 August 1987), simply known as Duarte Duarte is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Paços Ferreira as a forward.
Club career
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 half year contract.
Upon joining Pacos, he was immediately loaned out to Segunda Liga club Oliveirense till the end of the 2013–2014 season.