Walter Figueira


Walter Capango Figueira is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Derry City.

Club career

After impressing as a junior at Hampton & Richmond Borough, Walter joined Chelsea in 2010. He played 22 games for the Under 18s and Under 21s before injury curtailed his stay at Stamford Bridge. Having been released, he played one game at Hayes & Yeading United in the Conference South before moving to Greece.
He joined Platanias who play in the top division in Greece, and made eleven appearances for them last season. Figueira made his professional debut as a substitute in the 88th minute in the 1–0 loss to Asteras Tripolis in the Superleague Greece. He also played on loan at Acharnaikos who play in the league below the top division.
After spells with Bognor Regis Town and Chessington & Hook United, Figueira joined Wingate & Finchley in February 2017.
Following his spell with Wingate & Finchley, Figueira opted to join Portuguese side Moura.
On 4 August 2018, Figueira signed for National League South side Dulwich Hamlet.
On 19 September 2018, Figueira agreed to join Isthmian League side, Merstham on a three-month loan. The deal was then made permanent on 19 December 2018.
On 29 July 2019, Figueira joined League of Ireland Premier Division side Waterford on a deal until the end of the season.

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