| Boni | |
| Fullname: | Édson Bonifácio |
| Birth Date: | 8 March 1964 |
| Birth Place: | Palmital, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Position: | Centre-back, defensive midfielder |
| Youthyears1: | -1982 |
| Youthclubs1: | São Paulo |
| Years1: | 1982–1987 |
| Caps1: | 35 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 1985 |
| Clubs2: | → Santa Cruz (loan) |
| Years3: | 1988 |
| Years4: | 1989–1991 |
| Years5: | 1991 |
| Years6: | 1992 |
| Years7: | 1993 |
| Years8: | 1995 |
| Years9: | 1998 |
| Years10: | 2000 |
| Years11: | 2000 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1983 |
| Nationalyears2: | 1983 |
| Manageryears1: | 2003 |
| Managerclubs1: | Ranchariense |
| Medaltemplates-Expand: | yes |
| Pcupdate: | 26 September 2023 |
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]
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]
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]
Édson is the father of footballer Patrick Boni.[7]
Silver medal
1989, 1990, 1991