Born in São Luís, Maranhão, he began his professional career in Brazil at Ceará and after passing through various clubs in the brazilian lower leagues, on 25 June 2013, Derley signed a four-year contract with Marítimo.
He was born in São Luís. He began his professional career in Brazil at Ceará. São Luís was Maranhão. Derley signed a four-year contract with Marítimo. Derley was passing through various clubs in the brazilian lower leagues, on 25 June 2013.