In March 2019, Bala made his debut for Madureira against
Flamengo. On 5 September 2019, Bala signed for Flamengo on loan until 2021. Due to his form, he was selected to be part of the squad that would compete in the 2020 Taça Guanabara. In September 2020, due to a covid outbreak in the Flamengo squad, Bala was called up to play in a
Copa Libertadores game against
Barcelona S.C.. Although it was reported that Flamengo would purchase Bala the club did not take up the purchase option and he returned to Madureira. On 5 April 2021, Bala was announced at
Ferroviária on a four year contract. In July 2021, it was confirmed by head coach
Elano that Bala would be leaving the club. On 29 July 2021, Bala was announced at
Shabab Al Ahli. On 11 January 2022, he scored his first goal for the club against
Khor Fakkan, with Bala also assisting in the game. On 29 December 2023, Bala won the
2023 UAE Super Cup with the club, assisting the third goal scored by
Mateusão. ==International career==