José Eduardo de Araújo

Zé Eduardo
Personal information
Full name José Eduardo de Araújo
Date of birth 16 August 1991 (1991-08-16) (age 20)
Place of birth Uberaba, Brazil
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Playing position Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current club Parma
Number 77
Youth career
2003–2008 Cruzeiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Cruzeiro 1 (0)
2009– Maga 0 (0)
2009–2010 Ajax (loan) 0 (0)
2010– Parma 2 (0)
National team
2005–2006 Brazil U-16 11 (2)
2006 Brazil U-19 4 (0)
2007– Brazil U-20 14 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 May 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).

José Eduardo de Araújo or simply Zé Eduardo (born 16 August 1991 in Uberaba, Brazil[2]), is a Brazilian footballer defensive midfielder, currently playing for Parma. He can also play at full-back or an either wing, but sees central midfield as his strongest position.[3]

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Career

Ze Eduardo began his career in 2003 with Cruzeiro Esporte Clube[4] Zé Eduardo made his debut on the last match of 2008 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, replaced Henrique in the last minutes.

Zé Eduardo joined in August 2009 to Associação Maga Esporte Clube (which de facto an investing company[5]) for €500,000[5] and signed a 5-year contract.[6] Maga holds 75% of the transfer rights on him and Cruzeiro holds another 25%[5][7] On 31 August 2009 he was loaned to AFC Ajax.[8][9] On 9 June 2010 Ajax pulled not the sold option and he moved back to Associação Maga Esporte Clube.[10]

In July 2010, he joined Italian Serie A side Parma and called-up to pre-season camp.[11] He was a member of its youth team, in although awarded no.22 of the first team. He played in 2011 Torneo di Viareggio.

International career

Ze Eduardo is also former Brazil U-19 member and played currently for the Brazil national under-20 football team.[12] Dudu was formerly member of the U-16 of his homeland Brazil.[13]

Contract

Personal life

Zé Eduardo was born in Uberaba[14] and stayed in Uberaba for 14 years, Brazil.[15]

Honours

National Team

References

  1. ^ Ze Eduardo _ Ajax Amsterdam – Football Lineups
  2. ^ Jogador Zé Eduardo do Cruzeiro – Central Brasileirão 2008
  3. ^ http://www.fcparma.com/stagione/archivio-primo-piano/9187.html
  4. ^ Tudo Do Cruzeiro: Cruzeiro vende parte de Zé Eduardo
  5. ^ a b c "Cruzeiro negocia direitos econômicos do jovem volante Zé Eduardo" (in Portuguese). Official Site of Torcida (www.Cruzeiro.Org). http://www.cruzeiro.org/noticia.php?id=37994. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  6. ^ (Portuguese) CBF Contract Archive
  7. ^ "Cruzeiro negocia direitos econômicos do jovem volante Zé Eduardo" (in Portuguese). Cruzeiro EC (www.cruzeiro.com.br). http://www.cruzeiro.com.br/index2.php?section=noticias&idn=5887. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  8. ^ Ajax haalt 'zeehond' en Zé Eduardo
  9. ^ "Eduardo loaned out to Ajax". AFC Ajax. 1 September 2009. http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Eduardo-loaned-out-to-Ajax.htm. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  10. ^ "Overzicht nieuwe en vertrekkende jeugd" (in Dutch). ajaxshowtime.com. 9 June 2010. http://www.ajaxshowtime.com/hoofdnieuws/41469/overzicht-nieuwe-en-vertrekkende-jeugd.html. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  11. ^ "L'elenco ufficiale dei convocati per il ritiro di Levico Terme [The official list of players called for the retreat in Levico Terme]" (in Italian). Parma FC. 12 July 2010. http://www.fcparma.com/stagione/archivio-news/7065-lelenco-dei-convocati-per-il-ritiro-di-levico-terme.html. Retrieved 15 July 2010. 
  12. ^ Adilson sobe mais dois jogadores da base do Cruzeiro
  13. ^ Gothia Cup – A Breeding Ground for Tomorrow’s Soccer Stars
  14. ^ Playerhistory Profile
  15. ^ Zé Eduardo :: José Eduardo de Araújo :: ogol.com.br

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