[3] He made his first team debut on 17 January 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute for Dudu in a 3–1 Campeonato Carioca away loss against Boavista; he also gave away a penalty in that match.

[5] He made his debut abroad on 14 April, replacing Roman Sabler in a 1–0 home win against Partizán Bardejov.

[12] On 7 September 2020, Evanilson signed a five-year contract with Portuguese club Porto, in a transfer worth €8,8 million, with Fluminense receiving 30% of the fee which should be paid to Tombense, plus a 6% profit on a future sale.

[17] On 23 December, Evanilson scored a brace in a 3–0 win over rivals Benfica in the Taça de Portugal, before being sent off in the process, which forced him to miss the following match against the same opposition in the Primeira Liga.

[21] On 6 March, Evanilson scored a goal and provided an assist to help his team come from behind in the first leg of Porto's semifinal match in the Taça de Portugal in a 2–1 away win against rivals Sporting CP to become the first Porto player since the 1997–98 season after Mário Jardel to score six or more goals for the club in the competition.

[23][24][25] On 30 July, Evanilson scored and provided an assist in the 3–0 defeat of Tondela in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.

[27] On 25 October 2023, Evanilson scored his second career hat-trick in a 4–1 away victory over Royal Antwerp in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.

[29] On 16 August 2024, Evanilson joined Premier League club AFC Bournemouth, arriving for a club-record fee, reported to be £40.2 million.

[32] On 2 November, Evanilson scored Bournemouth's second goal in a 2–1 defeat of reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.