Rildo was the last of Santos Golden Era players, which included Pelé, Pepe, Coutinho, Clodoaldo and many others.

Three time winner of Săo Paulo State Championship he captained the team that won (1967, 1968, 1969).

In 1978, he played for the Southern California Lazers of the American Soccer League[1][2] and was selected to the ASL all-star team that season.

[6] Rildo was an assistant coach with the Marlborough High School soccer team where he oversaw the junior varsity.

He assisted professional British Head Coach Gareth Pashley to their most successful season in the High School's history.