Former Premier League participant Hugo Porfírio now works as Uber driver in Portugal

Former Premier League winger Hugo Porfírio has launched into a brand new profession path as an Uber driver in Lisbon, over a decade after stepping away from the skilled soccer highlight.

The 53-year-old former Portugal worldwide, who spent the 1996/97 season on mortgage at West Ham United the place he made 23 appearances and scored 4 objectives, was acknowledged by passengers throughout a routine journey throughout the Portuguese capital.

Porfírio later returned to England for a short mortgage spell with Nottingham Forest in 1999, the place he scored as soon as in 9 appearances.

During his taking part in profession, the previous winger featured alongside outstanding figures of Portuguese soccer, together with Luís Figo, Rui Costa, and Vítor Baía, representing his nation at Euro 1996 earlier than ending his energetic taking part in profession with Saudi Arabian membership Al-Nassr.

The encounter got here to mild after Portuguese content material creator André Ramalho posted a video on-line figuring out the previous footballer as his driver.

“We had a ten-minute walk to make, but we were late and tired, so decided to call an Uber. We were amazed by the guy driving the car,” Ramalho shared.

“This is the fella who played at Euro 96, and played alongside Rui Costa, Luis Figo and Vitor Baia. He is the coolest guy of all time, and a great bloke as well. He also drove very well.” Porfírio’s daughter, Madalena, publicly supported her father following the viral video, commenting that he stays a devoted arduous employee.

Prior to taking over rideshare driving, Porfírio had labored as a expertise scout for Sporting Lisbon till 2013.