Born in Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Luiz spent most of his career in lower divisions of Brazil.
On 2 April 2006 he was signed by Duque de Caxias for the remain matches of Campeonato Carioca second division.
On 3 July 2006 he was signed by Vasco in 1-year contract, but loaned Anderson back to Duque de Caxias for a promotion playoffs.
Anderson then returned to Duque de Caxias and finished fifth in Campeonato Carioca second division and promoted.
However, he left for Clube Atlético Juventus and played in 2008 Copa do Brasil and 2008 Campeonato Paulista.