On 6 July 2018, he transferred to Mafra.[1] Cuca made his professional debut with Mafra in a 4–1 Liga Portugal 2 win over Estoril on 23 September 2018.[2]
On 18 June 2021, Cuca signed for Liga Portugal 2 side Casa Pia.[3] On his first season, the club achieved promotion to the Primeira Liga for the first time in 83 years.[4]
Born in Portugal, Cuca is of Cape Verdean descent. He was called up to the Cape Verde national team for a pair of friendlies in June 2021.[6] He debuted with the Cape Verde national team in a friendly 2–0 loss to Senegal on 8 June 2021.[7]