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On 29 July, it was announced that Ilsinho had completed a €10 million transfer to Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk, signing a four-year contract with the club until 29 July 2011.
On 29 July, it was announced that Ilsinho had completed a €10 million transfer to Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk, signing a four-year contract with the club until 29 July 2011.
Ilsinho originally started his career as a right back, but during his time at Shakhtar Donetsk he was used as a winger, where he showed off his skill and speed. Ilsinho began his career in 2006 with Palmeiras before switching to São Paulo later in the same year to replace Cicinho, who had moved to Real Madrid. During his time in Donetsk, he has become famous for his dribbling skills and superb vision of the field
He scored the opening goal in a Champions League match against Spanish club Football Club Barcelona.
In August 2010 Ilsinho re-signed for his old club São Paulo, taking the number 77. In September 2011 Ilsinho moved from São Paulo to Internacional RS. Ilsinho rejoined Shakhtar in January 2012 on a three and a half year contract, accepting a much lower salary than his previous one with the club
He was assigned the number 77. His first appearance came in a 1-1 against Dnipro on 4 March 2012.
He came on as a 64th-minute substitute for Alex Teixeira.
His first start since returning to the club came in a 2-1 victory over Illichivets. The 2012-2013 season started well with Ilsinho coming on as a substitute in the 2-0 Super Cup victory over Metalurh Donetsk. On 19 October he netted the equalising goal in a 2-1 victory against Illichivets.
Ilsinho left Shakhtar Donetsk upon the completion of his contract on 30 June 2015.
On February 24, 2016, the Philadelphia Union announced they had signed Ilsinho on a two-year deal. On 8 March 2007, Ilsinho was called up to the Brazilian squad for the first time for two friendlies against Chile and Ghana.
He made his international debut against Ghana on 27 March 2007 as the starting right back. Ilsinho was also part of Brazil"s squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics in which the team earned a Bronze medal after reaching third place.