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Edevaldo
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Personal information
Full name Edevaldo de Freitas
Date of birth (1958-01-28) 28 January 1958 (age 67)
Place of birth Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1981 Fluminense
1981–1983 Internacional
1983–1985 Vasco da Gama
1985–1986 Porto
1986 Botafogo-SP
1986 Náutico
1987 Bangu
1988 Vila Nova
1989 America
1991 Castelo
1992 Izabelense
1993 Portuguesa da Ilha
1994 Muniz Freire
1995 Barra
1995–1996 Portuguesa da Ilha
1996–1997 Mesquita
International career
1977 Brazil U-20
1980–1982 Brazil
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Edevaldo de Freitas (born January 28, 1958), known simply as Edevaldo, is a former Brazilian football player. He played as a right-back, which is a defensive position on the football field. Edevaldo was known for his strong play and represented Brazil on the international stage.

Edevaldo's Club Career

Edevaldo played for many different football clubs during his career. His playing career lasted from 1979 to 1998. Some of the well-known clubs he played for include Fluminense, Internacional, and Vasco da Gama in Brazil. He also played in Portugal for FC Porto.

Playing for Top Clubs

Edevaldo started his professional career in 1979. He spent several years playing for big teams in Brazil. These teams are famous in Brazilian football. His time at these clubs helped him become a recognized player.

Time in Portugal

In 1985, Edevaldo moved to Portugal to play for FC Porto. This was a big step in his career. While playing for Porto, he helped the team win an important championship. This showed his skill on an international level.

Edevaldo and the Brazil National Team

Edevaldo also had the honor of playing for the Brazil national football team. This is a dream for many football players. He played 18 international matches for his country. These matches are called "caps."

Scoring for Brazil

Edevaldo played for Brazil from October 1980 to July 1982. During this time, he scored one goal for the national team. This goal was against Argentina in a tournament called the 1980 Mundialito.

World Cup Appearance

One of the highlights of his career was playing in the 1982 FIFA World Cup finals. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world. Representing Brazil in such a major event is a huge achievement for any player.

Major Achievements and Trophies

Edevaldo won several important trophies during his career. These wins show how successful he was as a player.

Club Trophies

External Links

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Edevaldo de Freitas para niños

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