Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Born in Porto Alegre, Alvim made his professional debuts in 2003 with Sociedade Esportiva e Recreativa Caxias do Sul. He went on to represent Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense and Paraná Clube in his country and, in July 2006, he moved to Portuguese club C.F. Os Belenenses.