Tiquinho Soares was born on 17/01/1991 in Sousa, Brazil. He started his career with Palmeiras FC das Rocas. After impressing with the side he moved to América Futebol Clube (RN) in 2009. Soares subsequently represented a variety of Brazilian teams, including Botafogo Futebol Clube (PB) and Lucena SC. On 27 January 2015, Soares moved abroad for the first time in his career after signing with Primeira Liga side C.D. Nacional. On 25 May 2016, he signed for Vitória de Guimarães. On 23 January 2017, Soares signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with FC Porto, with a € 40 million clause.