[1] Moraes started his career with Desportivo Brasil who played in Campeonato Paulista Série B, the fourth level of the São Paulo state professional football championship.

[2] Moraes also played in a couple of friendlies for a Manchester United XI against Forest Green Rovers in June 2013, scoring 1 of the 2 goals in the 2–2 draw,[3] and against Peterborough United in August 2012, again scoring one of the goals.

[4] In March 2013 Moraes signed on a season-long loan for Norwegian Premier League side Molde.

[5][6] Moraes' first appearance for Molde was in the Norwegian Cup first round match against Elnesvågen in which he also scored his first goal for the club.

[8] Moraes scored his first league goal for Molde in the 91st minute of their 3–3 draw away to Vålerenga on 22 June 2013.