Born in São Paulo, Barbieri began his professional career at Pão de Açúcar in 2004, working with the youth setup.

On 20 September 2011, Barbieri was named head coach of Audax Rio,[2] and managed to achieve promotion to the first division of the Campeonato Carioca in the following year, as runner-up.

[3] After achieving promotion from Campeonato Paulista Série A2 and taking the club to their first national championship of their history, Barbieri renewed his contract for a further year on 21 September 2015.

[11] Barbieri appointed head coach of newly promoted side Goiás on 1 December 2018, replacing departed Ney Franco.

[20] On 9 February 2024, Barbieri moved abroad for the first time in his career, after being appointed manager of Liga MX side Juárez.