Former defender who represented Portugal in the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups. He spent the last 9 years of his career with Chelsea, appearing in 141 matches for the team.
His soccer career started in the Portuguese second division with Estoril Praia in 1998.
In May, 2007, he represented Chelsea in the club's victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final, the first final played at the new Wembley Stadium.
He was born in Cascais.
He played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo on the Portuguese national team.
