[2] In the 2016 season, Messias played his first league match in a 2–0 defeat against Palmeiras, replacing the injured Roger.

On 24 March 2021, Messias signed a contract with fellow top tier side Ceará until December 2023.

[7] On 7 December 2022, after Ceará's relegation, Messias signed a three-year contract with Santos also in the top tier.

[8] He made his debut for the club the following 22 January, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Paulista away draw against São Bernardo.

[9] Messias scored his first goal for Peixe on 26 April 2023, netting the winner in a 1–0 home success over Botafogo-SP, for the year's Copa do Brasil.