Born in São Paulo, Victor Luis joined Palmeiras' youth categories in 2003, aged ten, after starting it out at Portuguesa.

In July 2012 Victor Luis moved abroad for the first time in his career, after agreeing to a one-year loan deal at Porto B.

[2] On 12 August he made his professional debut, starting in a 2–2 away draw against Tondela in the Segunda Liga;[3] he scored his first goal late in the month, netting a last-minute equalizer in a 1–1 draw at Portimonense through a free kick.

[4] In June 2013 Victor Luis returned to Verdão, after appearing in 18 matches for Porto B.

Victor Luis made his Palmeiras debut on 9 March 2014, replacing Bruno César in the 64th minute of a 3–1 away win against Paulista.