Carlos Alberto Carvalho da Silva Júnior

Atlético Mineiro

Born in Santa Luz, Bahia, Carlos joined Atlético Mineiro's youth setup in 2009, aged 14. On 10 August 2013 he made his professional debut, replacing Rosinei in a 0–0 away draw against Náutico for the Série A championship. In January 2014 Carlos was definitely promoted to the main squad. He scored his first goal on 1 March, netting the last of a 4–1 Campeonato Mineiro away routing over Villa Nova. Carlos also appeared regularly during the year's national league, scoring a brace in a 3–2 away win against fierce rivals Cruzeiro on 21 September.

Internacional

On 2 February 2017, Carlos joined Internacional on a season-long loan.

Paraná

On 17 April 2018, Carlos was once again loaned by Atlético, this time to Paraná, reuniting with his former manager at Atlético's youth team Rogério Micale. On 29 December 2018 it was announced that Carlos had signed with Vitória F.C. in Portugal. His contract with Atlético was terminated, but the club maintained a percentage in case of future sale of the player. Carlos moved to Setúbal, but the transfer was actually never finalized due to bureaucratic problems.

Al Shabab

On 20 August 2021, Carlos joined Al-Shabab on a three-year contract.

Neom

On 2 September 2024, Carlos joined Saudi First Division League club Neom on loan.

As of the end 2024–25 season.

On 27 November 2014, Carlos was preselected by the Brazil under-20s for the 2015 South American Youth Football Championship, hosted in Uruguay.

Atlético Mineiro

Copa do Brasil: 2014 Campeonato Mineiro: 2015 Neom SC

Saudi First Division League: 2024–25 Individual

Primeira Liga Team of the Year: 2020–21 King Cup Top scorer: 2021–22