Born in Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Cláudio started his career with Vasco.
He also played for Palmeiras at 2000 Copa do Brasil and Campeonato Paulista, then returned to Rio de Janeiro.
He played 4 matches for the team at 2002–03 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds and scored once.
At first he played for Rio de Janeiro side Botafogo, then signed a 3-year contract with São Caetano in January 2005.
[3] In September 2006 Vasco re-signed him in a contract until the end of year but loaned to Duque de Caxias for 2005 Campeonato Carioca Second Division.