Edevaldo facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edevaldo de Freitas | ||
| Date of birth | 28 January 1958 | ||
| 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 on January 28, 1958), known simply as Edevaldo, is a former Brazilian footballer. He played as a right-back, which means he was a defender who played on the right side of the field.
Edevaldo had a long career playing for many different football clubs. He also played for the Brazilian national team, representing his country in big tournaments.
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Edevaldo's Club Career
Edevaldo played football from 1979 to 1998. During this time, he was part of several well-known teams.
Playing for Top Brazilian Teams
He started his career with Fluminense in Brazil. He played there from 1979 to 1981. After that, he joined Internacional and then Vasco da Gama. These are all very famous clubs in Brazil.
Time in Portugal with FC Porto
In 1985, Edevaldo moved to Portugal to play for FC Porto. This was a big step in his career. With FC Porto, he helped the team win the Portuguese championship in the 1985–86 season. This was a major achievement for him and the club.
Later Career in Brazil
After his time in Portugal, Edevaldo returned to Brazil. He played for several other clubs, including Botafogo-SP and Náutico. He continued to play until 1998, showing his dedication to the sport.
Edevaldo and the Brazil National Team
Edevaldo also had the honor of playing for his country, Brazil.
Representing Brazil
He played for the Brazil U-20 team in 1977. Later, he joined the senior Brazil national team. He played 18 international matches for Brazil between October 1980 and July 1982.
Playing in the World Cup
One of the highlights of his career was playing for Brazil in the 1982 FIFA World Cup finals. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament in the world. He also scored a goal against Argentina in the 1980 Mundialito, which was a special tournament.
Honours
Edevaldo won several important trophies during his career:
- Fluminense
- Campeonato Carioca: 1980 (This is the Rio de Janeiro State League, a big competition in Brazil.)
- Internacional
- Joan Gamper Trophy: 1982 (This is a friendly football tournament held in Spain.)
- Porto
- Primeira Liga: 1985-86 (This is the top football league in Portugal.)
See also
In Spanish: Edevaldo de Freitas para niños
