Nanú

On 27 July 2013, Nanu made his professional debut with Beira-Mar in a 2013–14 Taça da Liga match against Portimonense, replacing Tiago Cintra (80th minute). In the first match of the 2013–14 Segunda Liga season against FC Porto B on the 12 August, he made his league debut. On 5 October 2020, Nanu was announced at FC Porto on a five year contract. On 10 January 2022, Nanu moved on a season-long loan to Major League Soccer club FC Dallas. Following the 2022 season, Nanu's contract option was declined by Dallas. On 31 January 2023, Nanu was sent on loan to Santa Clara for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. On 11 July 2023, recently promoted Süper Lig club Samsunspor announced the signing of Nanu on a two-year contract, with an option for a third year. Porto, who had terminated Nanu's contract by mutual consent, kept 15% of the player's economic rights. On 31 January 2024, Nanu returned to Portugal, loaned to Primeira Liga side Estrela de Amadora until the end of the 2023–24 season. On 18 August 2025, APOEL announced the signing of Nanu on a contract running until the summer of 2026.

Nanu made his Guinea-Bissau national team debut on 8 June 2019 in a friendly against Angola, as a starter. He represented the national team at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. On 30 December 2021, Nanu was called up to the 24-player Guinea-Bissau squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. On 5 January 2024, Nanu was called up to the 27-player Guinea-Bissau squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Club

As of match played 14 May 2023

International goals

Scores and results list Guinea-Bissau's goal tally first.