Born in
Elvas,
Portugal, Vidigal played most of his career in the country's lower leagues, representing hometown club
O Elvas CAD (two spells),
G.D. Estoril Praia,
S.C. Olhanense and
C.F. União. He also spent two years at
Sporting CP, but appeared almost exclusively for
its reserves. Vidigal's only full
Primeira Liga experience came with
S.C. Beira-Mar, who signed the player from Olhanense – where he also appeared as a
defensive midfielder – on a two-year contract. He only appeared in 11 matches in his
debut season, and the
Aveiro team were relegated. In the summer of 2008, following a brief stint in
Madeira with União, Vidigal joined
C.R. Caála, returning to the land of his ancestors. ==International career==