Born in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Maycon Cleiton joined Santa Cruz's youth setup in June 2018, after representing Guarani, Jacuipense, Vitória, Bahia and Atlético Goianiense.
[2][3] Promoted to the main squad for the 2020 season, he made his senior debut on 18 January, starting in a 3–0 Campeonato Pernambucano home win against Petrolina.
[4][5] On 3 March 2020, already established as a starter, Maycon Cleiton renewed his contract until 2023.
[6] He finished the season with 45 appearances overall, as his club narrowly missed out promotion.
On 12 February 2021, Maycon Cleiton signed a contract with Série A side Red Bull Bragantino until December 2025.