Abner began his career playing at youth level for his hometown club Grêmio Desportivo Prudente.

[1] He was promoted to the senior team in 2019 and made his professional debut on 16 March 2019, in a Derby Campineiro match against Guarani in the 2019 Campeonato Paulista, which Ponte Preta won 3–0.

[3] On 15 January 2023, Abner joined La Liga club Real Betis having agreed a contract until 2029.

[4] On 5 July 2024 his purchase by the French club Olympique Lyonnais was made official with whom he signed a five-year contract, the fee is reported to be around 8 million euros.

[7] In October 2024, Abner received his first call up to the Brazil national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification games against Chile and Peru.