| Youth career | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1985 | Os Pastilhas | ||
| 1985–1989 | Sporting CP | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1995 | Sporting CP | 129 | (16) |
| 1995–2000 | Barcelona | 172 | (30) |
| 2000–2005 | Real Madrid | 164 | (38) |
| 2005–2009 | Inter Milan | 105 | (9) |
| Total | 570 | (93) | |
| International career | |||
| 1991–2006 | Portugal | 127 | (32) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||