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Full name Edson Aparecido de Souza
Date of birth (1962-11-29) 29 November 1962 (age 62)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1990 Yomiuri
1990–1995 Bellmare Hiratsuka
1997–2000 Yokogawa Electric
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Edson Aparecido de Souza (born on November 29, 1962), known simply as Edson, is a former professional Brazilian football player. He played as a Midfielder, which means he helped both defend and attack for his team. Edson is from São Paulo, Brazil.

Edson's Football Journey

Edson spent most of his professional football career playing in Japan. He joined several different clubs there, showing his skills as a midfielder.

Playing for Yomiuri

From 1986 to 1990, Edson played for a team called Yomiuri. This club was part of the top football league in Japan at the time, the Japan Soccer League Division 1. During these years, he played in many matches and helped his team.

Time with Fujita Industries and Bellmare Hiratsuka

After Yomiuri, Edson moved to Fujita Industries. He played for them from 1990 to 1995. The team later changed its name to Bellmare Hiratsuka. He played in both the second division and later in the top division, the J1 League. He was an important player for them, scoring goals and helping his team win.

Later Career with Yokogawa Electric

Towards the end of his career, from 1997 to 2000, Edson played for Yokogawa Electric. He continued to play in different leagues, including the Regional Leagues and the Japan Football League, before he retired from professional football.

See also

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