A run of 10.27 seconds for the 100 m brought him third at the 2017 Brazilian Championships, and he repeated that placing at the 2017 South American Championships in Athletics for a bronze medal. He also anchored the men's 4 × 100 m relay team to the gold medals, with a team of Flávio Barbosa, Aldemir da Silva Júnior and Bruno de Barros. He competed sparingly in the 2018 season, with his highlight of the year being fifth place at the 100 m national championship race.