Édson Cegonha Explained

Édson Cegonha
Fullname:Édson de Souza Barbosa
Birth Date:20 June 1943
Birth Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Death Place:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Position:Midfielder, left back
Youthclubs1:Bonsucesso
Years1:1962–1963
Years2:1964–1969
Caps2:187
Goals2:17
Years3:1969–1973
Caps3:208
Goals3:17
Years4:1973–1975
Caps4:80
Goals4:3
Nationalyears1:1966
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:1 September 2023

Édson de Souza Barbosa (20 June 1943 – 17 July 2015), mostly known as Édson Cegonha, was a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and left back.[1] [2] [3]

Career

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Cegonha made the mostly of his career in São Paulo, being one of the few players to play for the three biggest clubs in the capital ("Trio de Ferro").

Played for the national team twice, an unofficial one in 1965, where Corinthians represented Brazil against Arsenal, and in a friendly against Wales, 18 May 1966.[4]

Edson was also an assistant coach at Corinthians in the late 1990s.

Personal life

Édson was married to the sambista Beth Carvalho, and father of actress Luana Carvalho.

Death

Cegonha died on July 17, 2015, after a multiple organ failure.[5]

Honours

Corinthians

1966

São Paulo

1970, 1971

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Que fim levou? Édson Cegonha. Terceiro Tempo . 1 September 2023 . pt.
  2. Web site: Todos os Jogadores . SPFCpédia . 1 September 2023 . pt.
  3. Web site: Édson Cegonha, ex-jogador do Corinthians . Meu Timão . 1 September 2023 . pt.
  4. Web site: Seleção Brasileira (Brazilian National Team) 1964-1966 . RSSSF . 1 September 2023 . pt.
  5. Web site: LUTO! Morre no Rio ex-jogador de São Paulo, Corinthians e Palmeiras . Futebol Interior . 26 July 2015 . 1 September 2023 . pt.