[11] In the 2009 Copa Libertadores Final, Henrique scored the opening goal for Cruzeiro from over 18 yards out.

However, Cruzeiro lost the game and the championship to Estudiantes de La Plata.

In March 2011, he got a call from Mano Menezes to be part of the Brazilian soccer squad for the first time.

[13] Henrique was called up by Brazil for the first time in 2011, by coach Mano Menezes, for a friendly game against Scotland.

[14] On 19 January 2017 he returned to the Brazilian team, being called up by coach Tite for a friendly game against Colombia.