Anselmo made his debut for Palmeiras as a second-half substitute in a Campeonato Paulista 2010 match against Monte Azul on 27 January 2010.

In January 2013 he was sold to Palermo in an exchange deal for right back Eros Pisano.

In June 2013 Genoa gave up the registration rights of Anselmo to Palermo, as well as acquired Pisano outright for €531,000.

[9] In 2016, Anselmo joined Brasileiro Série A club Internacional on a three-year contract.

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