Santos in 2018 Born in
São Vicente,
São Paulo, Bambu joined
Santos' youth setup in 2007 at the age of ten. On 4 August 2016, he extended his contract until November 2018. In January 2018, Bambu was promoted to the main squad by new manager
Jair Ventura. He made his professional debut on 28 January, starting in a 1–1
Campeonato Paulista home draw against
Ituano. Bambu made his
Série A debut on 25 August 2018, coming on as a first-half
substitute for injured
Gustavo Henrique in a 2–0 home win against
Bahia. Three days later he made his
Copa Libertadores debut, replacing injured
Lucas Veríssimo in a 0–0 home draw against
Independiente.
Athletico Paranaense On 21 November 2018, Bambu was announced at
Athletico Paranaense for the 2019 season.
Nice On 5 June 2020, Bambu joined
Nice in a deal worth €8 million
euros. He played his first match for the club on 23 August, in a 2–1
Ligue 1 win against
Lens. On 20 January 2022, Nice sent Bambu on a one-year loan to
Corinthians. He also spent the
following year on loan at a Brazilian Série A club, this time
Vasco da Gama. In January 2024, Bambu joined Portuguese
Primeira Liga club
Arouca on loan for the remainder of the season with an optional buy-clause.
Braga On 17 June 2024, Bambu moved to the Primeira Liga on a permanent basis, signing a four-year contract with
Braga, for a reported transfer fee of €1.2 million.
Atlético San Luis On 12 September 2025, Bambu joined
Liga MX club
Atlético San Luis for a transfer fee of €400.000, with Braga keeping a 50% sell-on fee. ==International career==