Born in Sinop, Mato Grosso,[1] Igor joined Santos' youth setup in 2010, aged 12.

[2] After progressing through the club's youth setup, he was called up to the main squad for a Copa do Brasil match against Santos-AP on 20 April 2016.

[2] Igor made his professional debut on 21 April 2016, coming on as a half-time substitute for fellow youth graduate Leandrinho in the 1–1 draw at the Zerão.

[4] In September 2017, Igor signed with Ituano until the end of 2019, being initially assigned to the under-20s to build match fitness.

[5] A regular starter during the 2018 Campeonato Paulista, he scored his first senior goal on 17 January in a 3–1 home win against São Caetano.