Born in
Londrina, Paraná, Cláudio played once for
Goiás in
2001 Copa do Brasil. In November 2001 he signed a 5-year contract with
Iraty. He played for the team at
2003 Copa do Brasil. In 2004, he was loaned to
Paraná and played 21 matches in
2004 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. In January 2005 he left for
Inter de Limeira, signed a contract until the end of 2005
Campeonato Paulista, which the club relegated. In May, he was loaned to
Paysandu but only played 6 league matches. In September, he was loaned to
Prudentópolis of
Campeonato Paranaense Série Prata (Paraná state 2nd level). In December 2005 he left for
CSA, signed a contract until the end of 2006
Campeonato Alagoano. In July, he was signed by
Ituiutaba, league rival of CSA in
2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. He played 11 out of possible 12 matches, scored once. In September 2006 he was signed by
Atlético Mineiro, at first contracted until the end of season. He played 6 matches in national second level, half of them were one of the starting XI. After winning
2006 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, he extended his contract until the end of 2007
Campeonato Mineiro, and extended again in June, signed a new 3-year deal. In August 2008 he was loaned to
Atlético Goianiense. ==Honours==