Sérgio Pinto (footballer, born 1973)
Sérgio Paulo Vieira Pinto is a Portuguese retired professional footballer who played as a right midfielder.After unsuccessfully emerging through local Boavista FC's youth system, Porto-born Pinto played almost exclusively in the lower leagues of his country, representing Ermesinde Sport Clube, F.C. Marco, Gondomar SC, C.D. Fátima, SC Lamego, C.D. Portosantense, Leça FC, F.C. Maia, F.C. Felgueiras and F.C. Lixa. From 1999-December 2004 he amassed 143 Segunda Liga appearances, scoring ten goals.
In a 13-year senior career, Pinto also played one season with Football League First Division club Bradford City, appearing in less than half of the matches as the West Yorkshire side finished just one place above the relegation zone. He retired in June 2005, aged 32.Pinto's older brother, João, was also a footballer. A forward, he played with team and individual success for S.L. Benfica and Sporting CP, also winning more than 80 caps for the Portugal national team. His nephew, Tiago, notably represented Rio Ave F.C.
