Dudu

Early career

Dudu began his career in the youth side for Cruzeiro and earned on 14 June 2009 his first cap in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A against Palmeiras. On 27 April 2010, Coritiba signed the 18-year-old attacking midfielder on loan from Cruzeiro until December 2010. Dudu returned to Cruzeiro for the 2011 season. On 25 June in the match against Coritiba Dudu, playing as a substitute, surprised the coach Joel Santana, who said: "Dudu entered really well in the match. He is such a bold boy, intelligent, he doesn't forget the instructions. He is audacious, even being a little guy. It proves that tallness isn't really important for football. Quality, ability and competence are. He showed he is such a competent player, in spite of his young age."

Dynamo Kyiv

On 27 August 2011, it was announced on his team Cruzeiro's official homepage that Dudu would join Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv on a €5 million offer.

Grêmio

On 11 February 2014, Dudu was loaned to Grêmio until the end of the Brazilian season, on 31 December 2014.

Palmeiras

After almost being signed by Corinthians, on 11 January 2015 Dudu joined rival Palmeiras on a four-year contract. While being among the most important players in the squad, Dudu was also criticised by the fans due to his temperamental behavior on the pitch, which included being sent-off during the 2015 Campeonato Paulista finals after hitting the referee. He helped Palmeiras win the 2015 Copa do Brasil, by…

On 28 October 2011, while playing for Dynamo, Dudu was called up to the senior team by manager Mano Menezes for friendlies against Gabon and Egypt. He made his national debut against Gabon on 10 November.

Club

As of 15 December 2025

International

International goals

Brazil score listed first, score column indicates score after each Dudu goal.

Club

Coritiba

Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2010 Cruzeiro

Campeonato Mineiro: 2011 Dynamo Kyiv

Ukrainian Cup: 2013-14 Palmeiras

Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2016, 2018, 2022, 2023 Copa do Brasil: 2015 Copa Libertadores: 2020, 2021 Campeonato Paulista: 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 Recopa Sudamericana: 2022 Supercopa do Brasil: 2023 FIFA Club World Cup Runner Up: 2021

International

Brazil U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2011 Brazil U17

South American U-17 Championship: 2009

Individual

Bola de Ouro: 2018 Bola de Prata: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Best Player: 2018 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2016, 2018 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A top assist provider: 2016, 2018 Best Winger in Brazil: 2018 Campeonato Paulista Best Player: 2022 Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2018, 2019, 2022 Copa Libertadores Dream Team: 2018, 2021 South American Team of the Year: 2018 FIFA Club World Cup Silver Ball: 2021