[3] On 2 February 2011 Vladimir made his first team debut, replacing field player Anderson Carvalho in a 2–2 away draw against Ponte Preta, after Rafael was sent off.

In September 2014, profiting from Aranha's injury, Vladimir appeared more regularly until the return of the former,[6] only suffering one goal in the process.

[7] In 2015, after new signing Vanderlei suffered an injury, Vladimir was a starter in that year's Campeonato Paulista winning campaign.

Despite already winning the Copa Libertadores in 2011 as a third-choice, he made his debut in the competition on 9 March 2017 by starting in a 1–1 away draw against Sporting Cristal.

[12] On 24 January 2019, Vladimir joined fellow top tier side Avaí on a one-year loan deal.

Initially a backup to Everson, Vladimir became the first-choice after the departure of the former to Atlético Mineiro until suffering a foot injury in August.