An unsuccessful graduate of Real Madrid's youth system, he went on to make his professional debut with Zamora CF, spending most of his early career in the Segunda División B.
In the 2005–06 season, Cifu joined Real Sociedad for €450.000,[1] making his La Liga debut on 21 September 2005 and playing the full 90 minutes in the 3–2 home win over Atlético Madrid.
[5] In late January 2009, Cifu moved to Cádiz CF, being part of the squad that returned to the second tier after a one-year absence.
[7] He went on to spend three seasons in the second division with the club, scoring his only goal on 19 October 2013 to help the hosts recover from a three-goal disadvantage against CD Lugo to draw 3–3.
[8] Cifu retired in 2020 at the age of 40, following short spells with Lincoln Red Imps (Gibraltar Premier Division), Zamora,[9] Atlético Mancha Real and Isla Cristina FC [es].