Born in
Belo Horizonte, Renato Ribeiro started his career at
Atlético Mineiro. In 2006, he was signed by
Corinthians, at that time associated with
MSI. It was reported that MSI bought the rights of Renato. In January 2007 he joined
Vasco. In summer 2007 he left for Israeli team
Maccabi Haifa. In January 2009 Renato returned to Brazil, with Maccabi Haifa kept a percentage of economic rights on the player after terminating his contract which should last until 2010. He signed a 3-year contract with
Cabofriense from Rio de Janeiro lower league, which acted as a proxy for the investor. He immediately left for
Botafogo, also a club from Rio state. In 2010, he was signed by
Esporte Clube Vitória. On 8 January 2011 Renato Ribeiro moved to
Sport Recife. In April 2011 he left for
Guarani. He was released in February 2012 by Cabofriense and without a club until re-signed by Guarani in June 2012. ==References==