Born in Itabuna, Maicon grew up in Sequeiro Grande, a neighborhood of Itajuípe, also in the state of Bahia, before moving to Cariacica, Espírito Santo at the age of eight.
[2] He began his career with Serra in the 2019 Copa Espírito Santo,[3] and subsequently established as a regular starter for the club, being named the best left-back of the 2022 Campeonato Capixaba.
[4] On 6 May 2022, Maicon signed for Nova Venécia for the 2022 Série D.[5] On 11 May 2023, he joined Vitória-ES also for the fourth tier.
[6] On 24 November 2023, Maicon agreed to a contract with Nova Iguaçu for the 2024 season.
[7] Initially a backup to Italo Silva, he became a starter as Italo left the club, and helped the Carrossel da Baixada to reach the 2024 Campeonato Carioca finals for the first time ever.