Jaime Mercês

Jaime Jerónimo das Mercês (born 27 September 1963), known simply as Jaime, is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career Jaime was born in Cova da Piedade, Almada. After starting out professionally at lowly Amora FC, then in the Primeira Liga, he signed at the age of 20 with Lisbon-based C.F. Os Belenenses, helping it promote from the Segunda Liga in his first season and remaining a nuclear first-team member the following years, making more than 250 competitive appearances. He helped to a Taça de Portugal 2–1 final win against neighbours S.L. Benfica in 1989 and, earlier that campaign, participated in the elimination of UEFA Cup holders Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2–0 on aggregate).

In 1992, Jaime joined Vitória de Setúbal of the second division, helping them return to the top flight. Subsequently, entering his 30s, he resumed his career in the second and third tiers, finishing his career at his first club Amora aged 37.