Career
Portugal
Djalma was briefly played for Estrela da Amadora. In January 2002, he was back to Brazil for Sport Recife. He was then played for cross-town rival Santa Cruz, and left for Portugal again for Paços de Ferreira on 13 August 2004.
Return to Brazil
Djalma was signed by Gama on 26 July 2005 for the reminder of Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.
Bulgaria
On 6 July 2007, he was signed by PFC Cherno More Varna and remained with the team until early 2008.
Late career
In July 2008, he signed a one-year contract with Central Sport Club, for Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.
In May 2009, he signed a 4-month contract with Centro Limoeirense, for Copa Pernambuco. In 2010 he played for Crato for 2010 Campeonato Cearense and moved to Tiradentes in March.
In May he was signed by Timbaúba in the Campeonato Pernambucano Série A2. In December 2010 he returned to Crato.
In May he once again moved to Timbaúba.
In December 2011 he was signed by Crato for the third time. Liga de Honra: 2005.
