Born in Erval Seco, Rio Grande do Sul, Rinaldi was signed on a six-month loan deal by Watford in the January 2007 transfer window from Brazilian club Veranópolis.
Born in Erval Seco, Rio Grande do Sul, Rinaldi started his career at the youth team of Criciúma. During the January 2007 transfer window, Rinaldi was signed on a six-month loan deal by Watford from Brazilian club Veranópolis.