Career
Palmeiras Anselmo made his debut for Palmeiras as a second half substitute in a Campeonato Paulista 2010 match against Monte Azul on 27 January 2010. In 2011 goes on loan to the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club Grêmio Barueri, while in 2012, is on loan to another Campeonato Brasileiro Série B club, São Caetano. Italy On 30 July 2012 he moved to the Serie A club Genoa for €900,000 in installments.
In January 2013 he was sold to Palermo in an exchange deal for right back Eros Pisano.
Both clubs retained 50% registration rights, valued €700,000. Palermo relegated at the end of season.
In June 2013 Genoa gave up the registration rights of Anselmo to Palermo, as well as acquired Pisano outright for €531,000. On 16 July 2013 Anselmo and Palermo mutually agreed to terminate the contract.
Palmeiras later sued Genoa to Fédération internationale de football association for unpaid €600,000 transfer fee.
However Genoa still did not pay Palmeiras in time. Return to Brazil On 26 July 2013 he was re-signed by São Caetano in 2-year contract. On 14 August 2014 acquired 50% economic rights (as well as full registration rights) of Anselmo.