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Edílson

Personal information
Date of birth	(1971-09-17) 17 September 1971 (age 53)
Place of birth	Salvador, Brazil
Height	1.68 m
Playing position	Second striker
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1990	Industrial	0	(0)
1991–1992	Tanabi	0	(0)
1992	Guarani	33	(11)
1993–1997	Palmeiras	41	(18)
1994–1995	→ Benfica (loan)	31	(17)
1996–1997	→ Kashiwa Reysol (loan)	54	(44)
1997–2000	Corinthians	57	(20)
2000–2003	Flamengo	60	(18)
2002	→ Cruzeiro (loan)	0	(0)
2002–2003	→ Kashiwa Reysol (loan)	16	(7)
2004	Vitória	35	(19)
2004–2005	Al Ain	20	(22)
2005	São Caetano	27	(7)
2006	Vasco da Gama	10	(0)
2006	Nagoya Grampus	0	(0)
2007	Vitória	9	(1)
2010	Bahia	27	(2)
2016	Taboão da Serra	0	(0)
Total		411	(176)
National team
1993–2002	Brazil	21	(6)
Honours Men's Football Representing  Brazil FIFA World Cup Winner 2002 Korea/Japan
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Edílson da Silva Ferreira (born September 17, 1971) is a famous Brazilian football player. He used to play as a forward and was known for his amazing dribbling skills. People often called him Capetinha, which means "Little Devil" in Portuguese.

Edílson is especially remembered for his time with Brazilian clubs like Palmeiras and Corinthians. In 1998, he won the Bola de Ouro award, which is given to the best player in Brazil's top league.

He also played for the Brazilian national team 21 times, scoring 6 goals. He was a key part of the team that won the 2002 FIFA World Cup. After retiring from playing, Edílson became a football pundit, sharing his thoughts on the game.

Edílson: A Football Star's Journey

Edílson was born in Salvador, Brazil. He started playing football in amateur clubs in his hometown. In 1990, he became a professional player with Industrial Esporte Clube. A year later, he moved to Tanabi. His great skills quickly caught the eye of bigger clubs.

Rising Through Brazilian Clubs

Joining Guarani and Palmeiras

In 1992, Edílson joined Guarani. The next year, he moved to Palmeiras. This transfer was a big deal at the time. At Palmeiras, he played with other talented players like Edmundo and Roberto Carlos.

Winning Titles with Palmeiras

With Palmeiras, Edílson helped the team win two league titles in a row, in 1993 and 1994. They also won two Campeonato Paulista titles and the Torneio Rio – São Paulo. During this successful period, he was first called to play for the national team.

Playing in Europe and Japan

In 1994, Edílson went to Europe for the first time. He joined Benfica in Portugal on a loan. He was the top scorer for the club in the 1994–95 season, scoring 17 goals. After returning to Palmeiras briefly, he moved to Kashiwa Reysol in Japan in 1996. He was a top scorer there too, scoring 21 goals in 1996 and 23 in 1997.

Success with Corinthians

Becoming a Champion

In 1997, Edílson returned to Brazil and joined Corinthians, a big rival of Palmeiras. He continued to score many goals. He teamed up with players like Marcelinho Carioca and Luizão. Together, they won the Brazilian league title in 1998 and 1999. Edílson also won the Bola de Ouro award in 1998.

FIFA Club World Cup Glory

In 2000, Edílson played in the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup. He scored two goals against Real Madrid in a 2–2 draw. Corinthians went on to win the tournament, and Edílson was named the best player, receiving the Golden Ball award.

Later Career and Retirement

After Corinthians, Edílson played for Flamengo. He helped them win the Rio de Janeiro State Championship and the 2001 Copa dos Campeões. He also had a second time playing for Kashiwa Reysol in Japan.

In 2004, he joined Vitória and won another State Championship. He later played for clubs like Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates, São Caetano, Vasco da Gama, and Nagoya Grampus. Edílson officially retired from football in 2010 when he was 39 years old.

International Career with Brazil

Edílson first played for the Brazilian national team on June 24, 1993, in a match against Paraguay. He later became a very important player during the final stages of the qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

He played as a substitute in games against China and England. He also started in matches against Costa Rica and Turkey. His contributions helped Brazil win the 2002 FIFA World Cup, which was a huge achievement for him and his country.

After Football: A Media Career

After he stopped playing football professionally, Edílson started a new career in media. Since November 2019, he has appeared daily as a football pundit on the TV channel Bandeirantes. He has also been on other sports shows like Jogo Aberto and Terceiro Tempo. In 2022, he joined RedeTV! to be part of Galera Esporte Clube.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Club

Palmeiras

• Brasileirão Série A: 1993,
• Campeonato Paulista: 1993, 1994
• Torneio Rio – São Paulo: 1993

Corinthians

• Brasileirão Série A: 1998, 1999
• Campeonato Paulista: 1999
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2000

Flamengo

• Campeonato Carioca: 2001
• Copa dos Campeões: 2001

Cruzeiro

• Copa Sul-Minas: 2002

Vitória

• Campeonato Baiano: 2004

Al Ain

• UAE President's Cup: 2004–05

International

Brazil

• FIFA World Cup: 2002

Individual

• FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2000
• Bola de Ouro: 1998
• Bola de Prata: 1998
• Campeonato Carioca best striker: 2001

See also

In Spanish: Edílson da Silva Ferreira para niños