Ié made his debut in the competition on 23 January 2013, coming on as a substitute for João Mário in a 2–1 away win against S.C. Covilhã.[2] It was one of only two appearances during the campaign.
On 25 February 2015, Ié was loaned to FK Kruoja Pakruojis in the Lithuanian A Lyga.[3] He scored his first senior goal on 25 June, to equalise in a 1–1 home draw against FC Stumbras.
Ié joined S.C. Braga ahead of the 2016–17 season, being assigned to their reserves in the second division.[6] He was released on 15 January 2018[7] and, the following day, signed a six-month contract with PAS Giannina F.C. which could be extended for two years depending on performances;[8][9] the transfer to the latter club was however cancelled, for personal reasons.[10]
In May 2024, FC Dinamo București launched an investigation following accusations that new signing Edgar Ié had sent his twin Edelino to play for the Romanian club instead.[15]
Personal life
Ié's twin brother, Edgar, was also a footballer. A defender, he too was trained at Sporting.[16]
^Gonçalves, André (4 July 2016). "Injeção de talento no núcleo duro" [Injection of talent into the hard core]. Record (in Portuguese). Retrieved 11 April 2021.
^Lopes, Gervásio (7 August 2019). "Edelino Ié é reforço do Gondomar" [Edelino Ié is an addition to Gondomar] (in Portuguese). Sou Djurtu. Retrieved 23 August 2019.