sentences:  In his career he played for clubs like Unibol (1997–1999), São Bento, Gama and XV de Piracicaba (2000–2001), Ituano and São Caetano (2002), Palmeiras (2003–2006) and São Paulo (2006).In January 2007, he was signed by Bundesliga club Hertha BSC.In September 2007, he suffered a knee injury which threatened to end his career.