 During his career (1918–1937) he played for América-RN, Fluminense and Botafogo.He won six Rio de Janeiro State Tournament, four consecutives (1924, 1930, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935) and for three time winning top goalscorer in 1924, 1927 and 1933.For Brazilian team he participated in the 1930 FIFA World Cup, played one match with Yugoslavia.