[1] In 1958, Amarildo joined Flamengo, playing six times in the Torneio Extra in June 1958, scoring once.

After three seasons at Fiorentina, Amarildo signed for Roma in 1970, scoring ten league goals in 32 appearances in the Italian capital.

[5] At the 1962 FIFA World Cup, after an injury to Pelé in a group game against Czechoslovakia, Amarildo was chosen by Brazil manager Aymoré Moreira to replace him.

[6] Amarildo's exploits at the 1962 World Cup gained him the nickname o possesso (the possessed) by Brazilian journalist Nelson Rodrigues.

[5] Following his retirement, Amarildo moved back to Italy, coaching Fiorentina's youth teams from 1974 to 1978.

[9] On 26 January 2008, in his first match as America's head coach, Volta Redonda beat América 4–2 at the Estádio Giulite Coutinho.