Tininho’s time at West Bromwich Albion was brief and forgettable, with only seven games to his name on his Soccerbase profile. The Portuguese defender arrived at The Hawthorns in 2007 for a modest fee of £230,000 after impressing on trial.
Despite being a regular for Beira Mar in Portugal, Tininho struggled to make an impact in England. Tony Mowbray, then-Albion boss, saw potential in him but ultimately, the left-back failed to secure a permanent spot in the starting lineup. His time at Albion was marred by just two starts and a single substitute appearance.
The 2007/08 season saw hopes high for Tininho, but he could not establish himself and was loaned out to Barnsley after just one league appearance. His time at Barnsley was also short-lived, highlighting the difficulty he faced adapting to English football.
In the end, Tininho’s spell at Albion is seen as one of the club’s strangest deals in history. Despite Mowbray’s initial optimism, the Portuguese defender failed to make a lasting impact and quickly faded into obscurity. It was a move that left many scratching their heads, as Tininho’s talents seemed better suited for his homeland rather than the rough and tumble of English football.
