After one year in the third division with Portimonense SC, he signed for Sporting da Covilhã in the second level, going on to remain with the club for 11 years, appearing in nearly 300 official games and achieving three promotions to division two.
After one year in the third division with Portimonense SC, Piguita signed for S.C. Covilhã in the second level. He went on to remain with the club for 11 years, appearing in nearly 300 official games and achieving three promotions to division two.