In Brazil, he played for Flamengo from 1992 to 1996, Avaí for 1997–98, and Barreira in 2004.
Overseas, he played for Arrayyan Sports Club for two seasons, and then Al-Wakrah Sports Club in Qatar.
[4][5][6][7][8][9] He then retired from playing and returned to Brazil.
Soares is the grandson of Brazilian soccer star "Didi," Valdir Pereira.
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