Heriberto Tavares

Brest Tavares moved to the French Ligue 1 on 2 August 2020, signing a four-year contract with Stade Brestois 29 on a free transfer. He made his league debut 21 days later, playing 22 minutes in the 4–0 loss at Nîmes Olympique.

Famalicão On 11 January 2021, Tavares was loaned to F.C. Famalicão until 30 June. He was bought outright in July, fracturing his left foot in December and being sidelined for three months.

On 31 August 2022, Tavares was loaned to Spanish side SD Ponferradina for one year.

Estoril Tavares returned to Portugal and its top division in July 2023, on a three-year deal at G.D. Estoril Praia. He totalled 41 games and four goals in his only season, his first in the league coming on 10 December to close the 4–0 home win over G.D. Chaves.

Later career On 6 July 2024, Tavares agreed to a contract at Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Netanya FC. Estoril remained entitled to a percentage on a future transfer. The following 11 October, in the same stage, he netted four times in the 9–0 demolition of Liechtenstein.

Cape Verde Tavares was called up to the Cape Verde national team for a set of friendlies on 20 May 2025. He made his debut nine days later, in a 1–1 draw with Malaysia. On 3 June, against the same opposition and also in Kuala Lumpur, he closed the 3–0 win.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Cape Verde's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Tavares goal.

Honours Estoril Taça da Liga runner-up: 2023–24

Universitatea Craiova Supercupa României: 2026