Edmar (footballer, born 1960) facts for kids
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| Full name | Edmar Bernardes dos Santos | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1960 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Araxá, Brazil | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1977–1979 | Brasília | 34 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 1980 | Cruzeiro | 11 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 1980–1981 | Taubaté | |||||||||||||||
| 1981–1982 | Cruzeiro | 25 | (11) | |||||||||||||
| 1982–1983 | Grêmio | |||||||||||||||
| 1983–1984 | Flamengo | 17 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 1985–1986 | Guarani | 26 | (20) | |||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Corinthians | 36 | (18) | |||||||||||||
| 1988–1991 | Pescara | 52 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 1991 | Atlético Mineiro | 14 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 1992 | Santos FC | |||||||||||||||
| 1993 | Rio Branco | |||||||||||||||
| 1994 | Guarani | 10 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Brummel Sendai | 27 | (14) | |||||||||||||
| 1998 | Campinas | |||||||||||||||
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| 1988 | Brazil | 6 | (3) | |||||||||||||
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Edmar Bernardes dos Santos, known simply as Edmar, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was born on January 20, 1960, in Araxá, Brazil. Edmar played as a forward, which means his main job was to score goals for his team. He is well-known for winning a silver medal with the Brazilian national team at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
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Edmar's Football Journey
Edmar had a long and exciting career playing for many different football clubs. He started his professional journey in 1977. Over the years, he played for some of Brazil's biggest teams.
Early Career and Brazilian Clubs
Edmar began his career at Brasília. He then moved to Cruzeiro, one of Brazil's famous clubs. He also played for Taubaté before returning to Cruzeiro.
He continued to play for top Brazilian clubs like Grêmio and Flamengo. These teams are very popular in Brazil.
Shining as a Top Scorer
Edmar was a very talented goal scorer. In 1985, he became the top scorer in the Brazilian Championship. This is a huge achievement, showing he scored more goals than anyone else in the league that year. He also led the scoring charts in the São Paulo State Championship twice, in 1980 and 1987.
He played for Guarani and Corinthians, where he continued to score many goals.
Playing Abroad: Italy and Japan
Edmar's talent was noticed internationally. He moved to Italy to play for Pescara from 1988 to 1991. Playing in Europe is a big step for any footballer.
After his time in Italy, he returned to Brazil to play for clubs like Atlético Mineiro and Santos FC. Later in his career, he also played in Japan for Brummel Sendai.
Representing Brazil: The Olympics
One of the biggest highlights of Edmar's career was playing for the Brazilian national team. He represented his country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The team performed incredibly well, reaching the final and winning a silver medal. This was a proud moment for Edmar and for Brazil.
Achievements and Awards
Edmar's career was marked by several important achievements, especially his ability to score goals.
- Brazilian Championship Top Scorer: 1985
- São Paulo State Championship Top Scorer: 1980, 1987
- Olympic Games Silver Medal: 1988 Seoul (Team competition)
