Palmeiras Martins began his career in the youth system of Palmeiras, making his professional debut in 2013. He was part of the team that won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B that year and later contributed to Palmeiras winning the Série A title in 2016. He made over 50 appearances for the club, including loan spells at
Paysandu in 2015 and
Bahia in 2017.
Yokohama F. Marinos In 2018, Martins joined J1 League side Yokohama F. Marinos on loan. After an impressive campaign, the move was made permanent in 2020. He was a key figure in the club's 2019 league title and was named to the J.League Best XI.
New York City FC On February 7, 2022, Martins signed with New York City FC as a Designated Player, becoming the most expensive defender in MLS history at the time. He played a key role in the team’s Campeones Cup win later that year and was named NYCFC’s Etihad Player of the Month for July 2022. In 2024, he was selected as an
MLS All-Star. == Playing style ==