Itaparica

South China

Itaparica played in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A for several clubs, including Cruzeiro, Avai and Portuguesa. He joined South China and made his debut for the team on the away league game against Lanwa Redbull on 15 September 2007, where the team won by 3–1. He scored his first goal for the team in the league match against Workable on 26 September 2007, where the team won by 6–1.

Pegasus

After the 2009–10 season, Itaparica was a top scorer in Hong Kong for three consecutive seasons. It was a notable achievement considering he played most of the time as an attacking midfielder for TSW Pegasus. He was able to score in all the competitions he played in with an scoring percentage of nearly 60%. Due to his performance he was named 'Hong Kong Best Eleven' in last 3 seasons.

South China

In the 2012–13 season, Itaparica rejoined South China.

Eastern

On 11 June 2013, Eastern Salon announced their 22-men squad for the following season. Itaparica joined them after South China opted not to extend his contract.

South China

Itaparica rejoins South China for the third time in summer 2014.

Tai Po

After a season with China League One club Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard, Itaparica decided to return to Hong Kong. He signed with HKPL side Tai Po on 30 December 2016. On 18 March, Itaparica collided with a Southern player during a Premier League match. He sprained his right knee and was subsequently ruled out for six weeks. He…

Itaparica was born and raised in Brazil. In September 2014, Itaparica applied for the HKSAR passport and was granted one on 4 November 2015. As a result, he became eligible to play for the Hong Kong national team. On 31 December 2015, he earned his first cap for the national team during the 38th Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup, an unofficial tournament. On 3 January 2016, Itaparica scored his first goal for the national team. He made his formal debut for Hong Kong in a FIFA World Cup qualifying 2-0 loss against Qatar in March of that year. On 24 March 2016, Itaparica made his international debut for Hong Kong in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Qatar.

Club

As of 14 July 2017

International

As of 5 October 2017

As of match played 1 September 2016

Pegasus

Hong Kong FA Cup: 2009–10 South China

Hong Kong First League: 2012–13 Eastern

Hong Kong FA Cup: 2013–14 Tai Po

Hong Kong Sapling Cup: 2016–17