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Edinho (footballer, born 1955)

Brazilian footballer and manager

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Edino Nazareth Filho (born 5 June 1955), known as Edinho, is a Brazilian football commentator, manager and former player. He played as a central defender with Fluminense, Grêmio, the second Toronto Blizzard and the Brazil national team.

Edinho obtained 45 caps with the Brazil national team between March 1977 and June 1986. He took part at three "FIFA World Cup" final tournament.

He played 3 matches in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, in Argentina. He appeared only once during the 1982 FIFA World Cup, subbing in for Oscar after 75 minutes against New Zealand. He played all Brazil's five matches during the 1986 FIFA World Cup in which he was captain, scoring one goal.

Edinho was also in the team which finished fourth in football at the 1976 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in football at the 1975 Pan American Games.

After retiring and past the age of 40, he made a career at beach soccer. He was part of the winning Brazilian team on the first 3 Beach Soccer World Championships in 1995, 1996 and 1997. He was selected as the best player from the 1996 tournament.

Campeonato Carioca: 1975, 1976, 1980

Campeonato Brasileiro Série B: 2004

Edinho – FIFA competition record (archived)

Edinho (Edino Nazareth Filho) at National-Football-Teams.com

Edinho (Edino Nazareth Filho) at Soccerway

Edinho (Edino Nazareth Filho) at Sambafoot (archived)

Edinho Nazareth Filho at Olympics.com

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