Edílson (footballer, born 1978) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edílson José da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 8 December 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Paraná | 8 | (1) |
| 2002 | Atlético Sorocaba | ||
| 2002–2004 | Olympic Beirut | ||
| 2004–2005 | Avispa Fukuoka | 15 | (2) |
| 2006–2007 | Rio Branco | ||
| 2007–2009 | Ansar | ||
| 2009 | Treze | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Edílson José da Silva, born on December 8, 1978, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was known for playing as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals for his team.
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Edílson's Football Journey
Edílson started his professional football career in Brazil. He played for several clubs in his home country. One of his early teams was Paraná, where he played from 2000 to 2001. After that, he joined Atlético Sorocaba in 2002.
Playing in Lebanon
From 2002 to 2004, Edílson played for Olympic Beirut in Lebanon. This was an important time in his career. He showed great skill and talent during his time there.
Time in Japan
Later, Edílson moved to Japan. He played for the club Avispa Fukuoka from 2004 to 2005. During his time with Avispa Fukuoka, he played in 15 league games and scored 2 goals. He also played in the Emperor's Cup, scoring 1 goal in 2 matches.
Later Career
After playing in Japan, Edílson returned to Brazil. He played for Rio Branco from 2006 to 2007. He then went back to Lebanon to play for Ansar from 2007 to 2009. Towards the end of his career, he played for Treze in 2009.
Awards and Achievements
Edílson received special awards during his career, showing how well he played.
- Lebanese Premier League Best Player: In the 2003–04 season, he was named the "Best Player" in the Lebanese Premier League. This means he was considered the top player in that football league.
- Lebanese Premier League Team of the Season: For the same 2003–04 season, Edílson was also chosen to be part of the "Team of the Season." This award means he was one of the best players in his position for that year, selected to be on an imaginary "dream team" of the league.
External Links
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See also
In Spanish: Edílson José da Silva para niños
