Education
Born in São Paulo João do Araguaia, Pará, Tiago Alves graduated from Santos" youth setup.
Born in São Paulo João do Araguaia, Pará, Tiago Alves graduated from Santos" youth setup.
He made his professional debut on 2 February 2011, coming on as a second half substitute for Keirrison in a 2–2 away draw against Ponte Preta for the Campeonato Paulista championship. He made his first professional goal on 27 March 2011, in the 3–2 away victory against Ituano. On 3 December 2012, he was loaned to América Mineiro until the end of 2013 season.
Tiago Alves was subsequently loaned to Penapolense and Paraná, only appearing regularly with the latter.
On 4 January 2015 he moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing for K-League Classic side Pohang Steelers. Tiago Alves made his debut for the club on 15 March, coming on as a second-half substitute and scoring his side"s second in a 2–4 home loss against Ulsan Hyundai Football Club.