Edenilson Bergonsi

Brazilian footballer and midfielder

Edenilson Bergonsi - Brazilian footballer and midfielder
Born

September 13th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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Born in 1987, this Brazilian footballer played as a midfielder, most notably for Internacional. Starting his professional career with the club, he contributed significantly to their successes in domestic and international competitions.

Won the Campeonato Gaúcho with Internacional

Played in Copa Libertadores

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