Edu Manga facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eduardo Antônio dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Osasco, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.85 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1985–1989 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1989–1992 | América | ||
| 1992–1993 | Corinthians | ||
| 1993 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 32 | (13) |
| 1994 | América | ||
| 1994–1995 | Emelec | 12 | (2) |
| 1996 | Paraná | ||
| 1996–1997 | Valladolid | 50 | (0) |
| 1998 | Universidad Católica | 11 | (2) |
| 1999–2000 | Logroñés | 9 | (0) |
| 2001 | Sport Recife | 17 | (5) |
| 2001 | Remo | 8 | (1) |
| 2002 | Náutico | ||
| 2002 | Figueirense | 4 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1987–1989 | Brazil | 10 | (0) |
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Eduardo Antônio dos Santos (born February 2, 1967), known to many as Edu Manga, is a former professional footballer from Brazil. He played as a midfielder for many different teams during his career. He was also a part of the Brazilian national team, representing his country in big tournaments like the 1987 Copa América.
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Edu Manga's Football Journey
Edu Manga started his professional football career in Brazil. He played for some of the biggest clubs in his home country.
Playing for Brazilian Clubs
Edu Manga began his journey with Palmeiras in 1985. He played there for four years until 1989. After that, he moved to another well-known Brazilian club, Corinthians, where he played from 1992 to 1993. Later in his career, he also played for Paraná in 1996, Sport Recife and Remo in 2001, and finally Náutico and Figueirense in 2002.
Playing Around the World
Edu Manga's talent took him beyond Brazil to play for clubs in different countries.
- Mexico: He played for América in Mexico twice, first from 1989 to 1992, and then again in 1994.
- Japan: In 1993, he joined Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan. He played 32 games for them and scored 13 goals, which is a great achievement for a midfielder!
- Ecuador: From 1994 to 1995, Edu Manga played for Emelec in Ecuador.
- Spain: He moved to Spain to play for Valladolid from 1996 to 1997. He played 50 games for them. Later, from 1999 to 2000, he played for Logroñés also in Spain.
- Chile: In 1998, he played for Universidad Católica in Chile.
Representing His Country: Brazil
Edu Manga also had the honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He played 10 games for Brazil between 1987 and 1989. One of his notable appearances was in the 1987 Copa América tournament, where he helped represent his country on the international stage.
What Does a Midfielder Do?
A midfielder is a very important player in a football team. They play in the middle of the field, connecting the defenders with the attackers. Midfielders need to be good at many things:
- They help defend by stopping the other team from scoring.
- They help attack by passing the ball to their teammates who can score goals.
- They run a lot during a game, covering a large area of the field.
- They need good vision to see where their teammates and opponents are.
- They also need excellent passing skills to move the ball around.
Edu Manga played this key role for all the teams he was a part of, both in Brazil and around the world.
