Mayke is a Brazilian right-back who came through Cruzeiro and was part of the squads that won consecutive Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A titles in 2013 and 2014. He later joined Palmeiras, where he added further major honours including Copa Libertadores and domestic league titles. Mayke has spent much of his career competing at the top of Brazilian football, valued for energy on the right flank, defensive work and support in possession.