He played for São José Esporte Clube in Brazil before joining S.S. Lanciano in 2002 in Italy's Serie C1.

During the last days of winter's market he signed a contract until June with the Serie B team Varese.

Ferreira Pinto began his career at União São João in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C. During his first season he managed 28 goals.

In 2001, he was close to joining Standard Liège, but last moment he changed his mind and signed for Lanciano in Serie C1.

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