 He also played at three Copa América tournaments and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, captaining Brazil at the Copa América Centenario in 2016 and winning the 2019 Copa América.Born in Paranavaí, Paraná, Miranda started at Coritiba, where he made 89 appearances and scored 6 goals.On 29 July 2005, Miranda signed a four-year deal with French side Sochaux.