Born in Bento Fernandes, Rio Grande do Norte, Dalberto started his career with América de Natal in 2013, after being approved on a trial.
[1] In early 2014, however, he was released after playing just one match for the first team, and subsequently represented Bonsucesso and São João da Barra.
[1] Ahead of the 2016 season, after nearly one year of inactivity, Dalberto joined Alecrim after a trial period.
[6] He helped the club in their promotion to division two, and moved to Série A side Chapecoense on loan the following 26 September.
[7] Dalberto made his top tier debut on 29 September 2019, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Athletico Paranaense but being replaced with only 11 minutes due to an injury.