Born in Teixeira de Freitas, Bahia, Marion graduated from Atlético Mineiro's youth system, and made his senior debut while on loan at Democrata FC.
In January 2012 he was loaned to Vila Nova, in Série C.[1] A year later he joined Betim, also in a temporary deal, with whom he appeared 16 times and netted six goals.
On 29 January 2014 Marion made his Galo debut, coming on as a substitute in a 0–0 draw at Minas Futebol.
[4] He scored his first goal in the category on 11 May, netting his team's first in a 2–1 home win against fierce rivals Cruzeiro, and finished the campaign with 21 appearances.
[5] At the end of his loan spell with the Emirati club, he immediately moved to Joinville EC, again in a temporary deal.