Cristiano was born in Bauru, São Paulo and made his senior debut with XV de Jaú in 2018.
After the merger with Red Bull Bragantino, Cristiano played with the B-side before making his first team – and Série A – debut on 26 September 2021, starting in a 2–1 away loss to Fluminense.
[2] Cristiano subsequently signed a permanent contract with Netuno,[3] before being presented at Vila Nova on loan on 13 April 2023.
[4] Back to Água Santa for the 2024 season, he subsequently returned to Vila Nova on 19 March of that year, now in a permanent deal.
[5] On 24 January 2025, Cristiano was abroad to Japan for the first time and official transfer to J2 relegated club, Sagan Tosu for 2025 season.