[1] He made his first team debut with the latter on 16 August 2013, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–2 away draw against XV de Piracicaba, for the year's Copa Paulista;[2] it was his only appearance for the club.

After leaving Comercial, Richard represented Atlético Sorocaba[3] and Atibaia,[4] featuring sparingly for both sides.

On 17 August 2017, Richard was presented at Série A side Fluminense on loan, after a recommendation from the club's scouting area.

[9] Unable to establish himself as a regular starter, he was loaned to Vasco da Gama on 20 June 2019, until December.

[10] Back to Timão for the 2020 campaign, Richard again featured rarely before moving to Athletico Paranaense on 20 July, on a 18-month loan deal for a €500,000 fee.