Carvalho started his career in his native state of
Rio Grande do Sul at Sport Club Internacional before transferring to
CSKA Moscow in early 2004, which at the time was coached by
Artur Jorge, and where he would link up with fellow Brazilian compatriots
Vágner Love,
Dudu Cearense, and
Jô, all of whom joined the team within his first two seasons at the club. Carvalho scored the winning goal on his debut in the
2004 Russian Super Cup game, a 3–1 extra time victory against
Spartak Moscow. In 2005, he became the first foreign player to be named Russian Footballer of the Year by
Futbol and
Sport-Express. Carvalho's brilliant play during the 2005 UEFA Cup was the key to success of his team, who won the competition, defeating Sporting Lisbon in the Final. This made CSKA the first
Russian club to ever win a UEFA competition. He was Man of the Match in the final as he was involved in all three of CSKA's goals. He scored in the 3–1
UEFA Super Cup lost to then European Champions
Liverpool, but despite this defeat, Carvalho had shown he could cope on the European stage. In November 2007, Carvalho signed a new contract with
CSKA until summer 2010, according to CSKA Press Office), with the option of further prolongation In May 2010, he was signed by
Atlético Mineiro, and once again returned to Brazil. In March 2013, Carvalho signed for
Criciúma. Carvalho's Criciúma contract was cancelled in October 2013. Carvalho went on to retire from professional football, and join Brazilian
futsal side DC Futsal. On 22 April 2015, Carvalho signed for
Brazilian side
Botafogo. ==International career==