Nuno Afonso

Afonso was born in Oeiras, Lisbon metropolitan area. During his professional career, he represented S.L. Benfica (being part of the squad that won the Primeira Liga title in the 1993–94 campaign), C.F. Os Belenenses, S.C. Campomaiorense, Vitória de Setúbal, F.C. Paços de Ferreira, C.S. Marítimo, C.D. Aves and U.D. Oliveirense, having abroad stints with UD Salamanca – contributing just 157 minutes to a 1997 promotion to La Liga – and CD Díter Zafra (also in Spain), retiring at only 28. In his country's top flight, Afonso achieved totals of 88 games and one goal over seven seasons.

Afonso was a member of the Portugal team that reached fourth place at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He also represented the nation at the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship in Australia, in an eventual group-stage exit following three losses.