[6] On 21 September of that year, he signed for São José-SP,[7] and also won the fourth division of the Paulista with the club.

[13] Joaquim scored his first goal in the top tier on 3 July 2022, netting the winner in a 2–1 away success over Avaí.

[15] On 8 February 2023, Joaquim was announced at fellow top tier side Santos, signing a four-year contract.

[17] He made his debut for the club eight days later, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Paulista away draw against Santo André.

[18] Joaquim scored his first goal on 23 February 2023, netting the winner in a 1–0 away success against Ceilândia, for the year's Copa do Brasil.