Career
Born in São Paulo Paulo, Cafu started his career with Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão side Velo Clube (São Paulo state 4th level, based in Rio Claro). He scored once in 12 league appearances in 2008 season and 10 goals in 11 appearances in 2007 season, all goals were scored in the first stage of the league. In January 2009, he joined Czechoslovakian club Příbram from São Paulo side Velo Clube.
He played 10 league matches for the first team and also played for the B team
In January 2010, he left for Slovak side Petržalka. He scored a goal on 18 April.
In July 2010 he returned to Velo Clube.