[1] The following year in the same month he moved again, penning a one-year deal with Esporte Clube Juventude.
Marítimo[1] and S.C. Braga,[2] helping the Minho side finish fourth in 2006–07 and qualify for the UEFA Cup.
He was also an essential attacking unit in their semi-final run in the Taça de Portugal, notably scoring a hat-trick in a 5–2 home win against Portimonense SC.
[5] He experienced some trouble with injuries during his stay, but helped his team win the domestic cup.
In 2011, 34-year-old Zé Carlos helped Club Bolívar conquer the Bolivian League, scoring ten goals.