After finishing his graduation with Santos, he went on to represent Comercial de Ribeirão Preto and San Francisco All Blacks as a professional.

He was also in charge of the country for three years, winning four major titles and finishing fifth in 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.

After being dismissed by Peixe in late 2010,[3] he also had a short spell at Vitória das Tabocas' men's team.

[4] In December 2011 Lima moved to men's football, being an assistant of Sérgio Guedes at Red Bull Brasil.

[13] Ten days later, Brazilian media outlet ge released an article with former players giving a statement where Lima was harassing them;[14] the Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino Série A1 match of Santos against Corinthians in the following day also had protests against harassment from several players from the opposing side.