Zé Tiago

José Tiago Almeida Martins, known as Zé Tiago, is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Born in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Zé Tiago played lower league or amateur football until the age of 26. In May 2014 he signed for Segunda Liga club S.C. Covilhã, making his professional debut on 16 August of that year when he came on as a late substitute in a 2–1 home win over FC Porto B. During his first season, he scored braces against Portimonense SC and U.D. Oliveirense to help his team to a final fourth position.
Subsequently, Zé Tiago represented still in the second division C.D. Aves and Académica de Coimbra. He helped the former side to return to the Primeira Liga after a ten-year absence, contributing 31 matches and four goals to this feat.