Anderson began his career in
Náutico, which played for two years and was the top goalscorer in the league of Pernambuco sub 20 with 32 goals in 28 games. In 2010, he signed a contract with
Cruzeiro. In September he went on loan to former club Náutico, breaking his knee ligament in his second game as a starter. He returned to Cruzeiro to recuperate from his injury. On 11 July 2011, he signed a season-long loan deal with
Avaí. ==Career statistics==