Saturday 9 July 2011

Edmundo


DoB: Apr 2, 1971

PoB: Niterói, Brazil

Position: Striker

Clubs represented: Vasco da Gama, Palmeiras, Flamengo, Corinthians, Fiorentina, Santos, Napoli, Cruzeiro, Tokyo Verdy, Urawa Red Diamonds, Fluminense, Nova Iguaçu, Figueirense

Total appearances/goals: 401/188

Total caps: 39/10

Honours:
3 domestic league titles, 4 regional league titles

WC runner-up: 98
Copa América: 97; runner-up: 95
Gold Cup 3rd place: 98

Brazilian League Player of the Year: 97
Brazilian League Top Scorer: 97

Highs:
In 97 had arguably his best season, finishing as top scorer in the brazilian league with 29 goals in 28 matches and being elected best player. His fine displays earned him his first trip to Europe, although it also marked a point from which his career would then descend.

Lows:
Failed to appear in WC94 and WC02 when Brazil won their latest titles.
Didn't manage to hit the net consistently while playing in Italy, with only 16 in 54 matches.

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