Career
Born in Paraíba, Araújo is a youth product of Centro Sportivo Paraibano. He spent his first year as professional, on a loan deal to Grêmio Anápolis, joining them on 12 December 2012. and competing in the Campeonato Goiano. On 5 August 2013, Araújo moved abroad and joined Paços de Ferreira, initially on a loan deal, then permanently.
He was intended as a replacement for Sevilla bound, Diogo Figueiras.
He made his professional debut for Paços de Ferreira on 9 February 2014, in an away loss to Football Club Porto. and amassed 23 appearances during the season. On 30 June 2015, Araújo moved to Arouca as a replacement for Ivan Balliu, signing a one-year deal.
