After a year abroad with Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly FC and CS Gaz Metan Mediaș of Romania's Liga I, Micael signed a one-year deal at newly promoted F.C. Paços de Ferreira on 8 July 2019. On his debut on 3 August he scored in a 1–1 home draw with G.D. Estoril Praia in the second round of the league cup (advancing on penalties). In his second league fixture on 20 September, he was sent off in a 2–1 defeat of C.D. Aves that was the first victory of the campaign for the side.