Born in Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Zinho played club football in Brazil with Flamengo, Palmeiras, Grêmio, Cruzeiro and Nova Iguaçu.
Zinho, from Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, was an athlete who participated in football with prominent Brazilian teams like Flamengo, Palmeiras, Grêmio, Cruzeiro, and his local club Nova Iguaçu.