Born in Manaus, Amazonas, Cristiano started playing football with two local clubs, Nacional Futebol Clube and São Raimundo Esporte Clube (AM), representing the latter on loan.
Cristiano, who was born in Manaus, Amazonas, initially played football with two local teams, Nacional Futebol Clube and São Raimundo Esporte Clube (AM), where he represented the latter club temporarily.