[1] Born in Araras, São Paulo state, Wilson started his career at Corinthians.

In January 2008 he was signed by Italian Serie A team Genoa in 3+1⁄2-year contract for €1.1 million.

[3] Corinthians later announced that the club only received R$ 0.689 million from Brod Island S.A. in its 2008 accounts.

[2] Wilson left for Chinese Super League club Shaanxi Chanba in February 2011.

[5] He left for Vegalta Sendai shortly after due to his lack of goals for the club.