Born in Rio Branco, Acre, Weverton joined Corinthians' youth setup in 2006, aged 18, after impressing in a match for Juventus-AC.

[4] Weverton was an undisputed starter at the Lusa, appearing in all league matches in 2011, as his side were crowned champions.

He missed the deciding penalty kick in the 2021 Recopa Sudamericana, resulting in a win for Defensa y Justicia.

[11] After winning gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, Weverton was called up by coach Tite to qualification matches against Ecuador and Colombia.

"[13] In June 2021, Weverton was included in Brazil's squad for the 2021 Copa América on home soil.