 Marítimo and S.C. Braga, helping the Minho side finish fourth in 2006–07 and qualify for the UEFA Cup.He was also an essential attacking unit in their semi-final run in the Taça de Portugal, notably scoring a hat-trick in a 5–2 home win against Portimonense SC.On 12 July 2007, Zé Carlos signed a contract with APOEL FC in Cyprus.