Career
Mainly a left back, he can also play as a midfielder. Born in São Paulo Paulo, Caires began his career with California Diadema, appearing with the club in Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão. In July 2014 he moved to União Barbarense, playing regularly in that year"s Copa Paulista.
In September 2014 Caires rescinded his link with Barbarense and moved to Portuguesa.
He played his first match as a professional on 11 October, replacing Jocinei in the 70th minute of a 1–3 away loss against América-MG for the Série B championship. In December Caires left the club, after the expiry of his link.