Biography
Who is Edílson?
Early life and career beginnings
Edílson was born in Salvador, Brazil, on September 17, 1970. He spent his youth development playing in several amateur clubs located in his home town. In 1990, manager Jaime Braga invited him to join Industrial Esporte Clube, which played in the Campeonato Capixaba, allowing him to become a professional footballer.
A year later, he moved to Tanabi in the Paulista A2. His strong performances quickly attracted the attention of larger clubs in the region. He joined Guarani in 1992 and then moved to Palmeiras in 1993, momentarily breaking the Serie A transfer record before Edmundo surpassed it two weeks later.
Club career highlights
At Palmeiras, Edílson played alongside well-known teammates like Edmundo, Zinho, Roberto Carlos, Mazinho, and César Sampaio. The team won two consecutive league titles in 1993 and 1994, along with two Campeonato Paulista titles and the Torneio Rio Sao Paulo. During 1994, he moved abroad on a loan deal to join Benfica in the Primeira Liga, where he finished the season as the club top scorer with seventeen goals.
He later joined Palmeiras rival Corinthians in 1997. He helped the club win the league title in 1998 and 1999, receiving the Bola de Ouro award in 1998 as the best player of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A. At the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in 2000, he scored twice against Real Madrid and was named the Golden Ball winner of the tournament as Corinthians claimed the title.
International career
Edílson made his debut for the Brazil national team on June 24, 1993, in a match against Paraguay that ended in a three to zero victory. After spending several years without playing for the national side, he returned in 2001 and became an important player during the final stages of the CONMEBOL qualification for the tournament.
He represented Brazil at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, appearing as a substitute in games against China and England. He also started in matches against Costa Rica and Turkey, ultimately taking part in the nation tournament victory.
Edílson height and personal details
Edílson stands at a height of one hundred sixty-eight centimeters. He played primarily as a forward and a second striker, earning recognition for his well-known dribbling skills on the field. Fans and teammates frequently dubbed him Capetinha during his playing days.
Following his retirement from professional football, Edílson transitioned into a media career. He began working as a football pundit on television programs in Brazil, appearing on networks such as Bandeirantes and RedeTV starting in November 2019.
Birthday and age
Edílson was born on September 17, 1970, which makes Edílson 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Edílson shares the date with 24 other famous people.
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