 He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 220 games and seven goals over the course of ten seasons, representing in the competition Rio Ave, Nacional, Benfica, Braga, Marítimo, Belenenses, and Vitória de Setúbal.He also competed professionally in Cyprus, in a 17-year career.Born in Póvoa de Varzim, Miguelito joined neighbouring Rio Ave FC's youth at the age of 10.