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 (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | 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) |
| International career | |||
| 1987–1989 | Brazil | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Eduardo Antônio dos Santos (born February 2, 1967), known as Edu Manga, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both defend and attack on the field. Edu Manga was also part of Brazil's national team for the 1987 Copa América tournament.
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Edu Manga's Football Journey
Edu Manga had a long and interesting career playing for many different football clubs. He started his professional journey in Brazil and then played in several other countries.
Starting in Brazil
Edu Manga began his career in 1985 with Palmeiras, one of Brazil's big clubs. He played there until 1989. After that, he moved to another well-known Brazilian team, Corinthians, from 1992 to 1993. Later in his career, he returned to Brazil to play for clubs like Paraná in 1996, Sport Recife and Remo in 2001, and Náutico and Figueirense in 2002.
Playing Around the World
Edu Manga's talent took him to play in different countries:
- Mexico: He played for América twice, first from 1989 to 1992 and again in 1994.
- Japan: In 1993, he joined Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan. During his time there, he played 32 games and scored 13 goals.
- Ecuador: From 1994 to 1995, he played for Emelec.
- Spain: He spent time in Spain with Valladolid from 1996 to 1997, playing 50 matches. He also played for Logroñés from 1999 to 2000.
- Chile: In 1998, he played for Universidad Católica.
Edu Manga's career shows how players can travel the world playing the sport they love.
International Appearances
Edu Manga also represented his home country, Brazil, on the international stage. He played for the Brazilian national team from 1987 to 1989. During this time, he played 10 matches for his country. One of his notable achievements was being part of the Brazilian squad that competed in the 1987 Copa América tournament.
See also
In Spanish: Edú Manga para niños
