Career
Born in Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Wagner had failed trials at both Internacional and Grêmio. After making his debuts as a senior with Santo Ângelo in 2011, he went on to appear with Três Passos, Tupy, São José-Pennsylvania and Cruzeiro, all in his native state, aside from playing for a number of amateur clubs. With Cruzeiro, Wagner impressed during 2015 Campeonato Gaúcho.
On 29 April of that year he signed a contract with Série A side Chapecoense.