After four more seasons with Santa Clara (two in the top flight) and nearly 300 official games, Figueiredo moved to the Portuguese lower leagues, splitting 2004–05 with S.C. Dragões Sandinenses and S.C. Lusitânia.
After four more seasons with Santa Clara (two in the top division) and over 300 official games, Figueiredo moved to the Portuguese lower leagues, playing parts of the 2004–05 season for both S.C. Dragões Sandinenses and S.C. Lusitânia.