Edmílson (footballer, born 1971)

Edmílson Gonçalves Pimenta (born 17 September 1971 in Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo), known simply as Edmílson, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played in various attacking positions.[1]

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Gonçalves and the second or paternal family name is Pimenta.
Edmílson
Personal information
Full name Edmílson Gonçalves Pimenta
Date of birth (1971-09-17) 17 September 1971
Place of birth Santa Teresa, Brazil
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Striker / Winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1991 AA Colatina
1992–1993 Democrata
1993–1994 Nacional 30 (4)
1994–1995 Salgueiros 34 (15)
1995–1997 Porto 59 (24)
1997 Paris Saint-Germain 14 (0)
1998–2000 Sporting CP 66 (19)
2001 Palmeiras 5 (1)
2002–2003 CTE Colatina
2003–2004 Portimonense 24 (9)
2004 FK Lyn 8 (0)
2005–2006 Visétois 3 (0)
2006–2007 CTE Colatina
Total 243 (72)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

After starting out as a senior for modest Associação Atlética Colatina and Esporte Clube Democrata, Edmílson moved to Portugal in the 1993 off-season, going on to remain in the country for most of his professional career. He began with C.D. Nacional – in the second division – and S.C. Salgueiros, where his solid performances earned him a transfer to FC Porto in the Primeira Liga.

At Porto, Edmílson was instrumental as the club won the second and third of its five consecutive league accolades, signing a lucrative contract with French side Paris Saint-Germain FC. Unsettled, he returned to Portugal in January 1998, joining Sporting Clube de Portugal; he scored ten goals in his first full season with the Lions and, although not an essential first-team member, still contributed with 21 matches in 1999–2000 as they ended an 18-year drought and conquered the title.[2]

Until his retirement in 2007, Edmílson played in quick succession with Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Portimonense SC, FK Lyn, R.C.S. Visétois and amateurs CTE Colatina (two spells).

References
  1. Edmilson: «Nos 5-0, até os adeptos do Benfica bateram palmas» maisfutebol.iol.pt
  2. "Inácio testa Ayew ao lado de Acosta" [Inácio tests Ayew next to Acosta]. Record (in Portuguese). 14 October 1999. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
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