[2] Wellington started his professional career in 2007 with Sport Club Internacional.

He played for Náutico in 2008 also on loan, before Wellington left Internacional for TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on 7 August 2008.

He made his debut in the DFB-Pokal match against TuS Koblenz on 15 August 2010 and scored his first goal – a wide distance shot from 35 meters – as a substitute during a 1–2 defeat against Hertha BSC Berlin on 30 August.

[5] After playing for EC Pelotas in the first half of 2013, he was acquired by Shonan Bellmare.

[6] FC Twente Shonan Bellmare Vissel Kobe Avispa Fukuoka