Having begun his career at Cruzeiro and spent time on loan at Botafogo, Jefferson then spent four seasons in the Turkish Süper Lig in service of Trabzonspor and Konyaspor before returning to Botafogo.
Jefferson's football journey began with Cruzeiro, followed by temporary moves to Botafogo, and then four seasons in the Turkish Süper Lig with Trabzonspor and Konyaspor, before returning to Botafogo.