[5] Alan Kardec debuted for CR Vasco da Gama on 14 February 2007 in Manaus,[6] in a 2–1 victory over Fast Clube in the Copa do Brasil.
Alan Kardec played occasionally for Benfica's B-team, as he was effectively blocked in the first team by strikers Óscar Cardozo, Lima and Rodrigo.
[19][20] In June 2013, Brazilian side Palmeiras confirmed the loan deal of Alan Kardec for one-and-half-years from Benfica, with an option to make the move permanent.
[23] On 15 July 2016, São Paulo announced that they had reached an agreement with Chinese club Chongqing Lifan for the transfer of Alan Kardec, for a fee of €5 million.
[26] Alan Kardec played eight South American Youth Championship matches for the Brazilian under-20 team between January 20, 2009, and February 8,[27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34] scoring two goals against Uruguay and Argentina respectively.