 During his time at the "Estádio José Alvalade", he netted 147 times in 232 competitive appearances; additionally, in the 1963–64 edition of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, he featured in the final against MTK Budapest FC, won after a replay and with the player scoring twice in the first match (3–3 draw).Nicknamed "Altafini of Cernache" during his spell at the "Estádio José Alvalade", Figueiredo retired in 1970 after two years with Vitória de Setúbal also in the top division, aged 33.Figueiredo earned six caps for Portugal, making his debut on 21 June 1966 in a friendly match with Denmark.