Cape VerdeA lo largo de su carrera, Stopira ha logrado ascensos con el Feirense a la Primeira Liga y ha sido parte de equipos competitivos en la máxima categoría portuguesa. Con la selección de Cabo Verde, ha participado en torneos como la Copa Africana de Naciones.
Stopira es un defensor central caboverdiano que ha desarrollado la mayor parte de su carrera en Portugal, destacando en clubes como el Feirense y el Vitória de Guimarães. Conocido por su solidez defensiva y liderazgo en el campo, ha sido un pilar en la zaga de sus equipos. A nivel internacional, ha representado a la selección de Cabo Verde en varias ocasiones.
Stopira es un defensor central fuerte y agresivo, con buena capacidad de anticipación y juego aéreo. Su principal fortaleza es la marca uno contra uno y la lectura del juego, aunque a veces puede ser superado en velocidad. Es un jugador táctico que organiza bien la línea defensiva y contribuye en jugadas de balón parado.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Liga Portugal - Play-Off | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 25/26 | Taça de Portugal | 8 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 631 |
| 25/26 | Liga Portugal 2 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2715 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 191 |
| 24/25 | Taça de Portugal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 240 |
| 24/25 | Liga Portugal 2 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2428 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Magyar Kupa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 22/23 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 25 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2234 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Conference League Qualifying | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 423 |
| 21/22 | Magyar Kupa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 21/22 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 26 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2276 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Conference League Qualifying | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 21/22 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 264 |
| 2024 | Africa Cup of Nations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 2015 | Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 2013 | Africa Cup of Nations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Magyar Kupa | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 480 |
| 20/21 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 31 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2788 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 20/21 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 420 |
| 19/20 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 |
| 19/20 | Magyar Kupa | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 567 |
| 19/20 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 21 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1890 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 390 |
| 19/20 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 540 |
| 18/19 | Magyar Kupa | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 459 |
| 18/19 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 28 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2449 |
| 18/19 | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 540 |
| 18/19 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 720 |
| 17/18 | Magyar Kupa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 31 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2760 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 691 |
| 17/18 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 16/17 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 450 |
| 16/17 | Magyar Kupa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 16/17 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 24 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2115 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 372 |
| 15/16 | Magyar Kupa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 15/16 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 16 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1258 |
| 15/16 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | UEFA Champions League Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450 |
| 14/15 | Magyar Kupa | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 315 |
| 14/15 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 25 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2250 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 14/15 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 13/14 | Magyar Kupa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13/14 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 29 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2598 |
| 13/14 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 13/14 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 12/13 | Magyar Kupa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 76 |
| 12/13 | Nemzeti Bajnokság | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 587 |
| 12/13 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12/13 | UEFA Europa League Qualifying | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 570 |
| 12/13 | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 |
| 11/12 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 11/12 | Taça de Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 11/12 | Allianz Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 11/12 | Liga Portugal | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1212 |
| 11/12 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 10/11 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 10/11 | Segunda División B - Grupo I (- 20/21) | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1304 |
| 10/11 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 256 |
| 09/10 | Taça de Portugal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 09/10 | Allianz Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171 |
| 09/10 | Liga Portugal 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2307 |
| 09/10 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 08/09 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 08/09 | Taça de Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Allianz Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09 | Liga Portugal 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 456 |
| 08/09 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |