Arthur Chaves was revealed at Avaí by Eduardo Barroca, who praises the player's high cognitive abilities. Chaves made 31 games for Avaí, scoring one goal against Flamengo. Eduardo Barroca, his former coach, highlights Chaves' speed, aerial ability, and defensive skills. The player's family background is also considered excellent. Barroca's praise for Chaves is evident in his description of the player as 'muito bem, muito rápido, muito alto, boa bola aérea defensiva, com formação familiar excelente, cognitivo alto'.
Chaves has also played for Hoffenheim in Germany and was on loan at Augsburg in the same country. The Botafogo will pay a reported 1 million euros for the loan of Chaves, with an obligation to buy him for 6 million euros if he meets certain targets. This significant investment in Chaves suggests that Botafogo believes he has the potential to make a significant impact in the team.