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Edson Araújo
Personal information
Full name Edson Araújo da Silva
Date of birth (1980-07-26) July 26, 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth São Paulo, Brazil
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Rio Branco SC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2002 Portuguesa (SP)
2003 Omiya Ardija
2004 Corinthians (SP)
2004 Fortaleza (CE)
2005 Atlético Mineiro (MG)
2005 Sivasspor
2006–2007 Santa Cruz
2007–2008 Fortaleza (CE)
2008 Daejeon Citizen 8 (0)
2008–2009 Emirates Club
2010 Paysandu
2010 Vitória das Tabocas
2010 São José
2011– Rio Branco SC
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 October 2008

Edson Araújo da Silva, known simply as Edson Araújo, is a Brazilian football player. He was born on July 26, 1980, in São Paulo, Brazil. Edson Araújo plays as a forward, which means he is usually one of the main players who tries to score goals for his team.

He has played for many different football clubs throughout his career. These include well-known teams in Brazil and also clubs in other countries.

Playing Career

Edson Araújo's football journey began in Brazil. He played for several important Brazilian clubs during his career.

Clubs in Brazil

Edson Araújo started his professional career with Portuguesa (SP). He later played for other big Brazilian teams like Corinthians (SP) and Atlético Mineiro (MG). He also spent time with Fortaleza Esporte Clube, Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, Paysandu Sport Club, São José Esporte Clube, and Rio Branco Sport Club.

Playing Abroad

Edson Araújo also had the chance to play football in different countries around the world. This allowed him to experience different styles of play and cultures.

Time in Japan

One of his first experiences playing outside Brazil was in Japan. In 2003, he joined Omiya Ardija, a team in the J2 League. During his time there, he played 17 league games and scored 1 goal. He also played in 3 cup games, where he scored another goal.

Adventures in Turkey and South Korea

After playing in Japan, Edson Araújo moved to Turkey. He played for Sivasspor, a club in the Turkish league. Later, he also played in South Korea for Daejeon Citizen. These moves showed his willingness to play in different football environments.

Playing in the UAE

Edson Araújo also played for Emirates Club in the United Arab Emirates. This added another country to his list of places where he played professional football.

Later Career

After his time playing abroad, Edson Araújo returned to Brazil. He continued to play for various clubs, contributing his skills as a forward. His career shows how players can move between different teams and even different countries.

See also

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