Édson Bonifácio

Édson Bonifácio (born 8 March 1964), also known as Boni, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back and defensive midfielder.[1][2]

Boni
Personal information
Full name Édson Bonifácio
Date of birth (1964-03-08) 8 March 1964
Place of birth Palmital, São Paulo, Brazil
Position(s) Centre-back, defensive midfielder
Youth career
-1982 São Paulo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1982–1987 São Paulo 35 (0)
1985 → Santa Cruz (loan)
1988 Colorado-PR
1989–1991 Goiás
1991 Operário-MS
1992 Barretos
1993 São Luiz
1995 Atlético Carazinho
1998 Santa Cruz-RS
2000 Rio Grande
2000 Grêmio Santanense
International career
1983 Brazil U20
1983 Brazil U23
Managerial career
2003 Ranchariense
Medal record
Men's Football
Representing  Brazil
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place1983 Caracas
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 September 2023

Career

Revealed at São Paulo in 1982, he spent most of his time as a reserve. After leaving the club, he spent time in several other places, most prominently at Goiás EC.[3]

International career

In 1983, Boni was part of the South American and World Cup champion U20 squads.[4][5] In August of the same year, he was also part of the team that competed in the 1983 Pan American Games and won the silver medal.[6]

Personal life

Édson is father of the also footballer Patrick Boni.[7]

Honours
Brazil U20
Brazil U23
Goiás

References
  1. "Todos os Jogadores" (PDF). SPFCpédia (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  2. "Que fim levou? Édson Bonifácio (Boni)". Terceiro Tempo (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  3. "Boni campeão em Prudente". OSMARDEAMIGOS.COM (in Portuguese). 8 March 2023. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
  4. "Enciclopédia: Seleções de Base". São Paulo FC (in Portuguese). Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  5. "SELEÇÃO BRASILEIRA SUB-20 (U-20 BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM) 1949-1987". RSSSF. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  6. "Seleção Brasileira Restritiva (Brazilian National Restrictive Team) 1979-1983". RSSSF. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  7. "Sem contrato, filho de ex-zagueiro do São Paulo faz curso online de barbeiro para ajudar na renda". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 23 June 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
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