Danrlei became a professional in 2014 and played in the youth of Atletico Paranaense before joining Joinville.[5] He made his league debut against CA Metropolitano on 30 January 2014.[6] He scored his first goal for the club against Vila Nova on 2 August 2016, scoring in the 15th minute.[7]
Mogi Mirim
Danrlei made his league debut against EC Juventude on 3 August 2014.[8] He scored his first goal for the club against Guaratinguetá on 9 August 2014, scoring in the 77th minute.[9]
ABC
Danrlei made his league debut against Figueirense on 23 September 2017.[10]
Vila Nova
Danrlei made his league debut against Anápolis on 23 January 2020.[11]
Grêmio Anápolis
Danrlei made his league debut against Anápolis on 28 February 2021.[12] He scored his first goal for the club against CRAC on 1 April 2021, scoring in the 2nd minute.[13]
Sanjoanense
Danrlei made his league debut against Pevidém on 20 August 2021.[14] He cored his first goal for the club against São João Ver on 22 January 2023, scoring in the 54th minute.[15]
Leixões
Danrlei made his league debut against Santa Clara on 21 August 2023.[16] He scored his first goal for the club against Benfica B on 10 February 2024, scoring in the 83rd minute.[17]