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Édson Boaro

Personal information
Full name	Édson Boaro
Date of birth	(1959-07-03) 3 July 1959 (age 66)
Place of birth	São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1984–1989	Corinthians	226	(8)
1989–1992	Palmeiras
1992	Guarani
1992	Noroeste
1992–1993	Paysandu
1993	Remo
1994–1995	Botafogo
1996–1997	Sãocarlense
International career
1983–1986	Brazil	19	(0)
Managerial career
1998	EC Lemense
1998	Jacareí (U-20)
1999	Taubaté
1999	Noroeste
2007	CA Lemense
2008	Francana
2008	São Bernardo
2009	Grêmio Mauaense
2010	São Bernardo (U-15)
2014–	Francana
Medal record Representing  Brazil Men's Football Gold 1979 San Juan Team Competition
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Édson Boaro (born July 3, 1959), often called Édson or Édson Abobrão, is a former Brazilian football player. He was a strong defender who played for many famous clubs in Brazil. After his playing career, he became a football coach.

Édson Boaro's Playing Career

Édson Boaro started his professional football journey in 1978. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He was known for his solid defense and skill on the field.

Club Teams

Édson played for several important clubs during his career.

• He started at Ponte Preta from 1978 to 1984.
• From 1984 to 1989, he played for Corinthians, one of Brazil's biggest clubs. He played 226 games for them and scored 8 goals.
• After Corinthians, he moved to Palmeiras, another major club, where he played from 1989 to 1992.
• He also played for Guarani (1992), Noroeste, Paysandu, and Remo (all in 1993).
• Later, he joined Botafogo from 1994 to 1995.
• He finished his playing career with São José do Rio Pardo from 1995 to 1998.

Playing for Brazil

Édson Boaro also represented his country, Brazil, on the international stage.

• He played 19 games for the Brazilian national team between June 1983 and June 1986.
• He was part of the Brazilian team that won a gold medal at the 1979 Pan American Games in 1979.
• Édson was also selected to play in the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico.

Édson at the 1986 World Cup

At the 1986 World Cup, Édson was the starting right-back for Brazil's first two games. This happened because the usual first-choice player, Leandro, could not travel with the team.

• In the second game against Algeria, Édson got injured early on.
• He had to leave the game and was replaced by an experienced midfielder named Falcão.
• Because of Édson's injury, another player, Josimar, got his chance to play at right-back in the next game against Northern Ireland.
• After the World Cup, Édson never played for the Brazilian national team again.

Achievements and Awards

Édson Boaro won several important titles and awards during his football career.

Player Honours

• Brazilian Silver Ball Award: He won this award in 1984, which recognizes one of the best players in the Brazilian league.
• Campeonato Paulista: He won the São Paulo State Championship with Corinthians in 1988.
• Campeonato Paraense: He won the Pará State Championship with Paysandu in 1992.
• Pan American Games: He won a gold medal with the Brazil team at the 1979 Pan American Games in 1979.

Coaching Career

After retiring as a player in 1998, Édson Boaro began a new career as a football coach. He has coached several teams, including youth teams. He continues to be involved in football, sharing his experience with new generations of players.

Manager Honours

• Copa Paulista: He won this cup with São Bernardo in 2013.
• Campeonato Paulista Série A3: He won this league title with Batatais F. C. in 2020.

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