Edmundo Alves de Souza Neto
Brazilian footballer and Copa America champion
Born
April 2nd, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Edmundo Alves de Souza Neto enjoyed a successful career as a Brazilian footballer, primarily as a forward. He played for several clubs in Brazil, including Vasco da Gama, where he won numerous state championships and gained significant recognition. During international play, he represented Brazil and was part of the team that won the Copa America in 1999. His style of play was characterized by agility and scoring ability, contributing to his teams' successes throughout his career. After retiring from professional football, he transitioned into a career as a sports commentator and has remained involved in the football community.
Winning Copa America with Brazil in 1999
Playing for Vasco da Gama
Scoring over 200 career goals
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