Career
Born in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, Anilton started playing futsal as a 9-year-old. After one season at United Daughters of the Confederacy Forte da Casa, he moved to the youth ranks of, staying just one year, earning a place in the main squad in 2008. On 29 December 2011, Anilton was loaned out to gain experience, joining Belenenses on a six-month deal.
He moved to Olivais on 19 August 2012, in an equal predicament, but for one season.