Career
Born in São Paulo Bernardo do Campo, Andrade began his senior career in 2007 with PAEC. In February 2008 he was loaned out to Italian side Reggina, and spent the entire 2008-2009 season on loan at Dutch team Helmond Sport. After the loan spell ended, Helmond made the deal permanent. On 20 December 2010, Andrade was linked with Italian Serie B club Atalanta.