Simao is a product of the Sporting Clube de Portugal academy, the same club which produced greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo. Simao went on to play for big clubs like Barcelona, Benfica and Atletico Madrid. With Benfica he won the 2004-05 Premeira Liga and the Europa League with Atletico de Madrid in 2010. The Portuguese winger also won the Turkish Cup with Besiktas.
Simao has represented Portugal in two World Cups, finishing as semi-finalists in 2006. He also played in two European Championships, finishing second in 2004. In all, he played 82 games for his country scoring 21 goals.
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