Rômulo is known for his defensive abilities and initiation of attacks from the back, "He tracks his runner well and judges his tackles with composure" and is not scared to get forward.

Rômulo left Spartak Moscow on 13 January 2017, after both agreed to the mutual termination of his contract.

[3] On 13 January 2017 Rômulo signed with Brazilian Série A club Flamengo a four-year contract.

[5] Rômulo played all six of Brazil's matches as they earned the silver medal at the 2012 Olympic tournament.

He scored the opening goal of the 3–0 win over South Korea in the semi-final at Old Trafford, set up by Oscar.