Born in Petrolina, Pernambuco but raised in Juazeiro, Bahia (which earned her the nickname of Baiana),[2] Carol began her career with Vitória das Tabocas back in her native state, in 2011.
[4][5] After an impressive 2014 season, where she scored 19 goals in just 15 appearances, she was included in the NSCAA Women's Division I All-American First Team.
[6][7] In 2015, Carol continued her studies at the University of Central Florida, playing for the UCF Knights.
[8] In January 2017, after finishing her graduation, she was included in the 2017 NWSL College Draft[9] and spent the pre-season with Orlando Pride,[10] but was not picked.
[14] Carol helped Verdão to win their first-ever Copa Libertadores Femenina in 2022, but mainly as a backup option.