Born in Santos, São Paulo, Alef Manga began his career at a futsal club in his hometown called Saldanha da Gama, at the age of five.

[1] After finishing his formation, Alef Manga made his senior debut with Campeonato Paulista Segunda Divisão side Bandeirante; at that time, he was known as Dodô.

[3] Alef Manga was released by Maringá in May 2018, after only two matches,[4] and agreed to a move abroad in August, joining Oliveirense of the Portuguese LigaPro.

[10] After impressing with Voltaço in the 2020 Série C, Alef Manga signed a permanent two-year deal with the club on 7 January 2021.

[15][16] On 28 July, he was loaned to Cypriot side Pafos for one year;[16][17] while the player was not allowed to play in official competitions in Brazil as long as he stood trial, the ban did not extend to any foreign leagues.