Higgins made his debut for Everton on 21 September 1946 in a 0–0 Merseyside derby draw against Liverpool.
Despite receiving a £1,000 signing-on fee and a monthly wage of £120, Higgins' time in Colombia was short lived.
The Liverpool Echo reported Higgins was unhappy in Colombia and in financial despair, with his signing-on fee "not in order".
As a result of leaving Everton to join Colombia's Campeonato Profesional, Higgins was suspended by The Football Association, before having his suspension later lifted.
Despite talks with Luton Town and Sheffield Wednesday, Higgins eventually ended up signing for Welsh club Bangor City, who played in the English non-league system.