Career
Braga as a striker.
Born in Teresina, Piauí, Crislan made his senior debuts with Comercial Air Corps before joining Belo Jardim in 2012, on loan from River. He subsequently returned to the latter in April, appearing regularly and being the club"s top scorer with six goals in Campeonato Piauiense. On 27 December 2012 Crislan joined Série A club Atlético Paranaense, initially assigned to the under-23 team
Despite being a starter in 2013 Campeonato Paranaense, he was loaned to Boa Esporte on 26 September 2013, until December.
Crislan only appeared rarely and subsequently returned to Furacão in January 2014. After being again with the under-23s, he joined Náutico on 10 July, on loan until the end of the season.
On 29 November 2014 Crislan announced his departure from Timbu, and also signed for Penapolense. After scoring nine goals in 2015 Campeonato Paulista, he was linked to Santos and a number of clubs from Rio de Janeiro.
On 1 July 2015 Crislan signed a five-year deal with South Carolina (U.S.) Braga.