[2] Coming through the youth system, Carlos made his professional debut for Corinthians in a friendly against Grêmio on 8 July 2018.

[8] Carlos began the 2021–22 season by scoring against Cittadella in the first round of the 2021–22 Coppa Italia on 14 August 2021; the match ended in a 2–1 defeat.

[citation needed] Carlos made his Serie A debut on 13 August 2022, as a starter in a 2–1 defeat to Torino in the 2022–23 season.

[12] On 15 August 2023, Carlos joined Inter Milan on a one-year loan with an option and conditional obligation to buy.

[18] Notwithstanding his defensive abilities, Carlos possesses good attacking qualities, mainly his crossing.