After impressing as a junior at Hampton & Richmond Borough, Walter joined Chelsea in 2010. He played 22 games (scoring five goals) for the Under 18s and Under 21s before injury curtailed his stay at Stamford Bridge. He had a work experience loan with the U18 team at League One club Brentford in 2012.[3] 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.[4] He also played on loan at Acharnaikos who play in the league below the top division.
On 19 September 2018, Figueira agreed to join Isthmian League side, Merstham on a three-month loan.[8] The deal was then made permanent on 19 December 2018.[9]
Figueira joined Carshalton Athletic for the 2022–23 season.[13] In January 2023, he returned to Bognor Regis Town having spent time with the club seven years prior.[14]