Rikelme, who joined Shabab Al Ahli in 2024, has now played 57 matches for the club and won four titles. The Brazilian left-back started his career in the youth categories of Cuiabá and also played for Cruzeiro's youth academy. He has also played for Dom Bosco and Dourado in his professional football career. Rikelme's goal in the 5-1 win over Khor Fakkan was his first for Shabab Al Ahli since joining the club.
Rikelme's performance in the match was a positive start to the season for Shabab Al Ahli. In addition to his on-field success, Rikelme has also been granted local player status by the UAE Pro League. He received the UAE passport and is now considered a local player, which opens up the possibility of a future call-up to the UAE national team. However, Rikelme still needs to meet the eligibility requirements to be considered for selection.
Rikelme has played for Cuiabá in the Série A of the Campeonato Brasileiro and won four titles in the Campeonato Mato-grossense and the Brasileirão de Aspirantes. He has been playing for Shabab Al Ahli since 2024 and is now considered a local player by the UAE Pro League.