[1] Born in Macaúbas, Claudemir began his career with São Carlos,[2] before joining Dutch club Vitesse in February 2008.

[5][6] On 18 July 2017, Claudemir signed a two season-contract with Saudi club Al-Ahli.

[7] After just one season in Saudi Arabia, he joined Portuguese side Braga.

[citation needed] In January 2020 he moved from Braga to Turkish side Sivasspor.

[9] On 30 August 2023, Claudemir signed a one-year contract with Croatian Football League club Slaven Belupo.