Edílson (footballer, born 1978) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edílson José da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 8 December 1978 | ||
| Place of birth | Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2001 | Paraná | 8 | (1) |
| 2002 | Atlético Sorocaba | ||
| 2002–2004 | Olympic Beirut | ||
| 2004–2005 | Avispa Fukuoka | 15 | (2) |
| 2006–2007 | Rio Branco | ||
| 2007–2009 | Ansar | ||
| 2009 | Treze | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Edílson José da Silva, born on December 8, 1978, is a former professional football player from Brazil. He was known for playing as a striker, which means he was usually at the front of the team, trying to score goals.
Edílson's Football Journey
Edílson played for several football clubs during his career. He started his professional journey in Brazil.
Playing in Brazil
Edílson played for a few teams in his home country.
- He was with Paraná from 2000 to 2001.
- Later, in 2002, he played for Atlético Sorocaba.
- He also played for Rio Branco from 2006 to 2007.
- In 2009, he joined Treze.
Playing Abroad
Edílson also had the chance to play football in other countries.
- From 2002 to 2004, he played for Olympic Beirut in Lebanon.
- He then moved to Japan to play for Avispa Fukuoka from 2004 to 2005.
- After that, he returned to Lebanon to play for Ansar from 2007 to 2009.
Special Achievements
Edílson received some special awards during his career. These awards show that he was a very good player.
- In the 2003–04 season, he was named the Lebanese Premier League Best Player. This means he was considered the best player in the entire league that year.
- Also in the 2003–04 season, he was chosen for the Lebanese Premier League Team of the Season. This means he was one of the top players picked for a special team of the best players from that year.
See also
- In Spanish: Edílson José da Silva para niños
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