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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Alves and the second or paternal family name is de Souza Oliveira.
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Edmundo
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Edmundo playing for Vasco da Gama in 2008
Personal information
Date of birth (1971-04-02) 2 April 1971 (age 54)
Place of birth Niterói, Brazil
Height 1.77 m
Playing position Forward
Youth career
1982–1986 Vasco da Gama
1987–1989 Botafogo
1990–1991 Vasco da Gama
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1991–1992 Vasco da Gama 23 (8)
1993–1995 Palmeiras 40 (20)
1994 → Parma (loan) 0 (0)
1995–1996 Flamengo 14 (2)
1996 → Corinthians (loan) 0 (0)
1996–1997 Vasco da Gama 44 (38)
1998–1999 Fiorentina 37 (12)
1999–2001 Vasco da Gama 17 (13)
2000 → Santos (loan) 20 (13)
2001 → Napoli (loan) 17 (4)
2001 Cruzeiro 12 (3)
2001–2002 Tokyo Verdy 31 (18)
2003 Urawa Red Diamonds 0 (0)
2003 Vasco da Gama 20 (7)
2004 Fluminense 19 (7)
2005 Nova Iguaçu 2 (1)
2005 Figueirense 31 (15)
2006–2007 Palmeiras 49 (14)
2008 Vasco da Gama 25 (13)
Total 377 (177)
National team
1992–2000 Brazil 39 (10)
Honours
Men's Football
Representing  Brazil
FIFA World Cup
Runner-up 1998 France
Copa América
Winner 1997 Bolivia
Runner-up 1995 Uruguay
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Bronze 1998 USA
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Edmundo Alves de Souza Oliveira (born April 2, 1971), known simply as Edmundo, is a Brazilian football expert and former player. He played as a forward. People called him "O Animal" (The Animal) because of his exciting playing style. He was known for his amazing skills on the field.

Edmundo started his professional football journey with Vasco da Gama in 1991. He made his first team appearance in 1992 and helped them win the Cariocão Grupo A title that year. In 1993, he joined Palmeiras. There, he was a key part of the team that won the Brasileirão Série A in 1993 and 1994. They also won the Paulistão Série A1 in 1993 and 1994. These wins ended the club's long wait for a major trophy.

After playing for Flamengo and a short time at Corinthians, he went back to Vasco da Gama in 1996. In 1997, he helped Vasco da Gama win the Brasileirão Série A again. He scored 29 goals in 28 games that season, which was a new record for the league at the time. Later, he played for the Italian club Fiorentina and then returned to Vasco da Gama. He also played for other Brazilian clubs like Santos, Napoli, and Cruzeiro. In 2001, he moved to Japan to play for Tokyo Verdy and Urawa Red Diamonds. He came back to Vasco da Gama in 2003 and played for Fluminense, Nova Iguaçu, and Figueirense. Edmundo retired from football in 2008 after another time with Vasco da Gama.

He played for the Brazil national team from 1992 to 2000. He was part of the team that played in the 1998 World Cup, where Brazil finished second. He also played in three Copa América tournaments, winning in 1997 and finishing second in 1995.

Edmundo's Club Journey

Starting at Vasco da Gama

Edmundo was born in Niterói, Brazil. He played for many clubs during his career, both in Brazil and other countries. But his time as a footballer is most connected with Vasco da Gama. He started playing for their youth teams in 1982. After a short time with Botafogo's youth side, he came back to Vasco. He then made his professional debut with Vasco da Gama's senior team and stayed there until 1992.

He returned to Vasco da Gama in 1996. In 1997, Vasco won the Brasileirão Série A, and Edmundo was the top scorer with 29 goals. This broke a record that had stood for 20 years! That season, he was named the league's best player. He even scored six goals in one match against União São João.

Moving Around Brazil and Italy

In 1993, Edmundo joined Palmeiras. He helped them win the Brasileirão twice, in 1993 and 1994. He scored 34 goals for the club. After Palmeiras, he moved to Flamengo in 1995. This was one of the most expensive transfers in Brazilian football at the time. He also had short spells at Corinthians, Santos, and Cruzeiro.

In 1997, the Italian club Fiorentina bought Edmundo. He showed some amazing performances there. But his time in Italy was also known for some ups and downs. He returned to Vasco da Gama in 1999. There, he played alongside his national teammate Romário. Edmundo was the captain for Vasco at the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship. They reached the final but lost on penalties.

In 2001, he played for Napoli in Italy for a few months. Later that year, he moved to Japan to play for J1 League club Tokyo Verdy. He scored 18 goals in 31 games for them. In 2003, he joined another Japanese club, Urawa Red Diamonds, but did not play any matches.

Later Years and Retirement

Edmundo returned to Vasco da Gama in 2003. He later played for Fluminense in 2004 and Nova Iguaçu in 2005. He also played a big role in helping Figueirense avoid being moved down to a lower league in 2005. He scored 15 goals in 31 games for them. The next season, he also helped Palmeiras avoid relegation.

In January 2008, Edmundo came back to Vasco da Gama for his final time. He announced his retirement from football on May 30, 2008. On March 28, 2012, he played a special farewell match for Vasco da Gama against Barcelona de Guayaquil. The game ended 9–1, and Edmundo scored two goals!

Playing for Brazil

Edmundo played for the Brazil national team from 1992 to 2000. He played 42 games and scored 10 goals. He was part of the team that won the 1997 Copa América. He also played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Brazil reached the final but finished in second place. Edmundo also played in the 1993 and 1995 Copa América tournaments, where Brazil finished second in 1995. He also won a bronze medal at the 1998 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Even though he was very talented, Edmundo faced tough competition from other great Brazilian forwards like Bebeto, Romário, and Ronaldo. This might have limited his playing time for the national team.

How Edmundo Played

Edmundo was a fast, strong, and very creative player. He was known for his amazing dribbling skills and quick moves. He could score many goals and also help his teammates score. He mainly played as a second striker, but he could also play as a winger or even a main striker.

He was a very determined player. Because of his intense style on the field, he earned the nickname "O Animal" ("The Animal").

Life After Football

In 2009, Edmundo started working as a football expert for a TV channel called Rede TV!. In 2010, he joined Rede Bandeirantes. He was part of their team covering the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012.

Honours

Vasco da Gama

Palmeiras

  • Brasileirão Série A: 1993, 1994
  • São Paulo State Championship: 1993, 1994
  • Rio de Janeiro-São Paulo Tournament: 1993

Flamengo

  • Supercopa Libertadores runner-up: 1995

ACF Fiorentina

Nova Iguaçu FC

  • Campeonato Carioca Série A2: 2005

Brazil

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