Milagres was trained in Flamengo's youth sectors, and remained at the club as a substitute from 1987 to 1989, making only 12 appearances.
For América Mineiro, Milagres made 371 appearances, the club all-time record, in addition to having won a state title, a Série B and the Copa Sul Minas in 2002.
He was Modulo II champion for Uberaba, and also played for Comercial de Ribeirão Preto and Uberlândia EC before retiring.
[5] In 2022 he was hired by the recently created North EC de Montes Claros, being champion of the Second Division.
[6] His son, Matheus Milagres, is also a professional footballer and currently plays at América de Teófilo Otoni.