Born in Rio de Janeiro, Michel started his career with São Cristóvão, being promoted to the first team at the age of just 16.
[6] After impressing with Tigre, Michel signed a loan contract with Série B side Atlético Goianiense on 26 April 2016.
[7] He immediately became an undisputed starter for the side, contributing with four goals in 35 appearances and achieving top level promotion as champions.
[9] Michel scored his first goals in the top tier on 8 June 2017, netting a brace in a 6–3 away defeat of Chapecoense.
[12] Michel subsequently struggled with injuries in the following years, but still renewed his contract until 2022 on 30 April 2019.