 In early 2003, following an injury to regular starter Nélson Pereira, he was called to the first team for training, but he only managed to be called up for a competitive game during his tenure, remaining an unused substitute against Gil Vicente F.C.on 29 August 2004.In summer 2005, Felgueiras was loaned to S.C. Espinho in the third division for two years, being first-choice in his second season.