His good impression in Seoul was such that after retiring, he stayed as assistant manager at the club.

Adilson started his senior career playing with Apucarana Atlético Clube, and by 1998 he was estimated the best defender in Paraná State championship.

Next year, he moved to Serbian Red Star Belgrade where he played 11 matches in the First League of FR Yugoslavia during the 1998–99 season.

After the issue of the fee was resolved, he still did not play because he was deemed too young a player and the club was in the danger of relegation.

In March 2006, he moved to FC Seoul of K League Classic of South Korea [1] He was winner of K-League Best XI in 2007, 2008 and 2010.