Edu Manga
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eduardo Antônio dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Date of death | 3 October 2025 (aged 58) | ||
| Place of death | Barueri, São Paulo, 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 | Athletico Paranaense | ||
| 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 to many as Edu Manga, was a talented Brazilian footballer. He played as a midfielder, a key position in the game. Edu Manga was also proud to represent his country, being part of Brazil's team for the 1987 Copa América tournament. He passed away on October 3, 2025, at the age of 58, due to kidney disease.
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Edu Manga's Exciting Football Journey
Edu Manga had an amazing career playing for many different football clubs around the world. He started his professional journey in Brazil. Later, he played in Mexico, Japan, Ecuador, and Spain. It was a truly international career!
Palmeiras (1985–1989)
América (1989–1992)- Corinthians (1992–1993)
Shimizu S-Pulse (1993)- América (1994)
Emelec (1994–1995)- Athletico Paranaense (1996)
Valladolid (1996–1997)
Universidad Católica (1998)- Logroñés (1999–2000)
- Sport Recife (2001)
- Remo (2001)
- Náutico (2002)
- Figueirense (2002)
Playing for Brazil: International Career
Edu Manga also had the great honor of playing for the Brazilian national team. He represented his country in 10 matches between 1987 and 1989. This included playing in the important 1987 Copa América tournament.
International Appearances
Here's a quick look at his appearances for the Brazilian national team:
| Brazil national team | ||
| Year | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 |
Club Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Edu Manga played in many exciting matches for various clubs. One notable period was his time with Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan. There, he showed his impressive scoring ability.
Club Appearances and Goals
Here are some details about his club performances, especially during his time in Japan:
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Matches | Goals | Matches | Goals | Matches | Goals | Matches | Goals | ||
| Shimizu S-Pulse | 1993 | J1 League | 32 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 18 |
| Total | 32 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 18 | ||
See also
In Spanish: Edú Manga para niños
