In 2007, he moved to Europe and signed with the Portuguese club Benfica in August 2007 for €1.8M.

[3] Under coach José Antonio Camacho he was a regular player and played among other things in the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Cup, partnering with Luisão, due to David Luiz injury.

However his performances were subpar and he moved on loan the following year, returning to his native Brazil, to Fluminense.

[4] After good performances in the first six months, he gradually lost his place, after getting less and less games.

[6] In July 2010, he returned to Brazil, being loaned to Cruzeiro,[7] moving later to Grémio in August 2011.