Career
In his country, Júnior played for modest clubs Grêmio Esportivo Anápolis and Associação Garanhuense de Atletismo. In the 2005-2006 campaign, Júnior scored a career-best nine goals in 33 games to help his team rank in 11th position, back in the top flight. In the summer he signed with Ergotelis F.C. in Greece, going to play in several Superleague seasons with the side and eventually reuniting with former Paços teammate Beto.
He was released on 7 May 2012, at nearly 36.
In December 2012 Júnior joined another team in the country, second level"s Panetolikos Football Club. He participated in 29 matches in his first year, which ended in promotion to the top division.