Cristaldo, who is currently without a football club, has been open about his battles with alcoholism. He has also revealed that he considered taking his own life, but credits his therapist with saving his life. The former Palmeiras player made 76 appearances for the club between 2014 and 2016, scoring 20 goals. Cristaldo's career has taken him to various clubs, including Metalist in Ukraine, Bologna in Italy, Cruz Azul and Monterrey in Mexico, Racing and Newell's in Argentina, Independiente Petrolero and Oriente Petrolero in Bolivia, São Bernardo, and Rio Branco do Paraná.