Born in Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Wanderson represented Internacional as a youth.
In 2012 Wanderson moved to Montes Claros EC,[1] but returned to the São Paulo state shortly after, joining Sertãozinho.
[2] Wanderson remained at Timão for nearly a year, but failed to make a single appearance for the club, and on 18 August 2014 moved to Treze.
[5] An undisputed starter for the club, he scored three goals in 33 appearances before moving to Ferroviária on 15 December.
[7] He made his top tier debut on 1 June, coming on as a substitute for Cleberson in a 0–1 away loss against former club Internacional.