He started his senior career with Desportivo Brasil, who loaned him several times for the duration of his contract; in the Série A, he represented Fluminense FC[3] and Grêmio Barueri Futebol.
[5] He contributed 23 matches and one goal in his first full season, to help his team win the league and return to the Primeira Liga after a seven-year absence.
[9] On 22 May 2013, Carlos Eduardo signed a four-year contract with another Portuguese side, FC Porto,[10] alternating between the main squad and the reserves in his first year.
[12] Carlos Eduardo scored five times in Nice's 7–2 away rout of En Avant Guingamp on 26 October 2014, including a first-half hat-trick.
[21] Carlos Eduardo agreed to a three-year deal at Shabab Al Ahli Club of the UAE Pro League in late August 2020, on a free transfer.