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Biography
Hugo Miguel Fernandes Vieira (born 11 August 1976), known simply as Hugo, is a Portuguese retired footballer who played as a central defender.
He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 186 games and four goals over the course of 14 seasons, representing in the competition Braga, Sporting, Vitória de Setúbal and Beira-Mar. He played abroad with Sampdoria.
Football career
Born in Braga, Hugo played during his early career with S.C. Braga, making his first-team – and Primeira Liga – debuts at the age of 19. He moved to Italian club U.C. Sampdoria in 1997, being regularly used during his three-year stint but suffering Serie A relegation in his second season.
Hugo returned to Portugal in the 2000 summer, joining Sporting Clube de Portugal and appearing scarcely for the 2002 league champions (also helping to the Taça de Portugal the same season). After six seasons he left as a free agent to Vitória de Setúbal, where he also featured sparingly.
In 2008–09, Hugo played the most games he had in years, but spent most of the campaign as defensive midfielder. Aged 33, he had his first second division experience, signing with S.C. Beira-Mar and helping the Aveiro side win the league in his first year and return to the top flight, after a three-year absence.
Honours
- Primeira Liga: 2001–02
- Taça de Portugal: 2001–02
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2000, 2002
- Taça da Liga: 2007–08
- Segunda Liga: 2009–10