Early career Born in
Juiz de Fora,
Minas Gerais, Max Alves joined
Flamengo's youth setup in January 2020, from
Tupi.
Flamengo Max Alves made his first team debut on 3 March 2021, coming on as a second-half
substitute for
Daniel Cabral in a 1–0
Campeonato Carioca home win over
Nova Iguaçu, and also scoring the game's only goal. He made his
Série A debut on 13 June, replacing
Bruno Henrique late into a 2–0 home success over
América Mineiro.
Cuiabá (loan) On 17 September 2021, Max Alves was loaned to fellow top tier side
Cuiabá until the end of the year.
Colorado Rapids On 6 January 2022, Max Alves signed a four-year deal with
Major League Soccer (MLS) side
Colorado Rapids.
Suspension On 10 May 2023,
ESPN reported that Max Alves had been suspended by the Colorado Rapids in connection with alleged unlawful sports gambling. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, and subsequently by a report in
O Globo, Alves was suspended for his involvement in the
2023 Brazilian football match-fixing scandal being investigated by prosecutors in
Goiás state,
Brazil. The Rapids released a statement acknowledging that a player had been suspended, but did not identify him by name. MLS followed with a statement on the same day that both a current and former player were involved in unlawful gambling. The league's statement mirrored that of the Rapids, emphasizing its commitment to protecting the integrity of the game.
Cuibá return On 8 January 2024, Max Alves returned to his former side
Cuiabá on a permanent deal. ==Career statistics==