[4] After moving to a forward position, he was the top scorer of the club in the 2012 Série C, netting six goals as the Rubrão achieved promotion as champions.
[6] Serginho continued with his goalscoring form in the 2013 Campeonato Paulista, being again Oeste's top scorer as they avoided relegation.
On 24 April 2013, Serginho moved to fellow Série B side Palmeiras on a one-year loan deal, with a buyout clause.
[1] A backup option, Serginho scored five goals in 20 league appearances for Verdão in the 2013 Série B, as they returned to the top tier at first attempt.
[9] On 18 March 2015, Serginho signed a three-year contract with Kazakhstan Premier League side FC Kairat.
[17] On 25 February 2022, Serginho returned to his home country after more than five years abroad, and signed for Paysandu in the Série C.[18] Despite featuring regularly, he agreed to leave the club on 3 October.
[24] After his loan with Santos ended, Serginho rescinded his contract with Maringá on 2 January 2025, signing with Ponte Preta shortly after.