Carlos Gomes

Background

Piguita was born in Praia.

Career

He arrived in Portugal at the age of 22 from Sporting Clube da Praia, suffering two consecutive Primeira Liga relegations with F.C. Famalicão and South Carolina (U.S.) Beira-March

After one year in the third division with Portimonense South Carolina, Piguita signed for South Carolina (U.S.) Covilhã in the second level Piguita retired at nearly 40, after three seasons with four teams in Portuguese amateur football.

Achievements

• He went on to remain with the club for 11 years, appearing in nearly 300 official games and achieving three promotions to division two.