Evander debuted for Vasco da Gama on 5 March 2016 as an 85th-minute substitute in a Campeonato Carioca 3–1 win against Bonsucesso.
[2] On 31 January 2018, Evander became the youngest Vasco da Gama's player to score twice in a Libertadores match, against Universidad de Concepción.
[3][4][5] Evander made his debut in the Danish Superliga on 29 September 2018 as a 65th-minute substitute for Jakob Poulsen in a 5–1 home win over Hobro IK.
[11] On 5 December 2022, the Portland Timbers acquired Evander in a full transfer from FC Midtjylland.
[13] In March 2015, Evander helped the Brazil U17 national team win the Under-17 South American Championship, scoring three goals.