Born at Campo Largo, Paraná, Silva joined the youth setup of Coritiba at the age of nine.

[2] In 2017 Campeonato Brasileiro Sub-20, he scored 9 goals and became the top scorer of the season.

[3] Ahead of the 2018 season, Silva was promoted to the senior team.

[1] On 20 January 2019, he made his professional debut, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against São Caetano, in Paulista A1.

[5] Upon joining Corinthians, Silva dropped his nickname "Mosquito".