Born in São João del Rei, Minas Gerais, Galhardo joined Bangu's youth setup in 2008 after turning down a job offer in Petrobras.
After impressing in 2011 Campeonato Carioca, Galhardo joined Brasileirão Série A club Botafogo on 14 April 2011, on loan until December.
[6] Rarely used by the club, he returned to Bangu and served subsequent loans at América de Natal[7] and Remo.
On 3 January 2015, Galhardo agreed to a deal at Madureira,[12] and scored five goals and amassed seven assists in 14 matches during the year's Carioca.
On 25 August 2021, Galhardo joined La Liga side RC Celta de Vigo on loan, reuniting with former Internacional manager Eduardo Coudet.