In April 2021, Alix Vinicius moved to Série A side Fortaleza; initially on loan, he was assigned to the under-23 squad before signing a permanent deal for the 2022 season. After failing to make his breakthrough into the first team, he moved to Volta Redonda on loan on 5 January 2023.[2]
Back to the Leão do Pici on 31 March 2023,[3] Alix Vinicius was only an unused substitute before being loaned out to Série B side Atlético Goianiense on 14 July.[4] On 12 January 2024, after helping the latter side in their promotion to the top tier, he signed a permanent contract for a fee of R$ 3.5 million for 50% of his economic rights.[5]