Edmar Figueira
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Edmar Figueira is a Brazilian Footballer with EU Passport, Striker left-footed, currently playing in the Romanian First Division, Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt
and quickly his good potential and performances there give him his first chance in Europe, in the Swiss club Grasshopper Club Zurich in 2003 at the age of 18. He also passed a short period in Germany under negotiation with the Bundesliga Club SC Freiburg
, but did not sign because of not having an EU passport.
Figueira decided to return to Brazil to play again for Sociedade Esportiva Matsubara
,and won the BTV laser cup 2004 in Vietnam
with them.
His next signing after that must be noticed as he had the chance to play for club America Football Club from Rio de Janeiro
. His next attempt away from Brazil after being more experienced, was in 2007 when he went to Armenia
to play in the UEFA CUP
qualifiers with FC Banants
. The next season 2008–2009, was transferred to Primera Division de Costa Rica
to play for C.S. Cartagines
.
After a good season with Club Sport Cartagines in the Primera Division de Costa Rica, Figueira got a good offer from India and signed for the I-League
newboys Pune Football Club for the season 2009–2010, where he made history helping Pune FC
finish 3rd in his Debut. With 15 Goals in his first I-League
for Pune FC
, Edmar Figueira was awarded "Player of the Year" winning the "Golden Ball 2010" and two more prizes, "Golden Goal" for the best goal scored in the league and the "Player's Player of the Year" award as well.
Edmar Figueira renewed his contract with Pune Football Club till 31 of May 2011, for the season 2010–2011.
Figueira is a talented left-foot striker Center-Forward. His main characteristics in field are that he is strong, quick, has an impressive technique, perfect finishing, is a very good header, has good physical preparation and excellent vision of the game.
After performed wonders in Pune FC
, scoring 28 Goals in 40 matches he came back to Europe transfered to the Portuguese Top Division Club, CD Feirense, but without to play a officialy match him canceled his contract and sign to Liga I
Romanian first Division Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt
for the seanson 2011/2012.
Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt
Fotbal Club Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ is a Romanian football club based in Piatra Neamţ, established on October 20, 1919.The club's home ground is Ceahlăul Stadium with a capacity of 18,000 seats...
Career
Figueira made his first football steps as a youth in Brazilian clubs Paraná Soccer Technical Center (PSTC), União Bandeirantes and Paranavai Atletico Club. He became a professional footballer by playing in Sociedade Esportiva MatsubaraSociedade Esportiva Matsubara
Sociedade Esportiva Matsubara , usually known simply as Matsubara, is a Brazilian football club based in Cambará, in the state of Paraná.-History:...
and quickly his good potential and performances there give him his first chance in Europe, in the Swiss club Grasshopper Club Zurich in 2003 at the age of 18. He also passed a short period in Germany under negotiation with the Bundesliga Club SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German association football club, based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. SC Freiburg has played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, since their promotion in 2009...
, but did not sign because of not having an EU passport.
Figueira decided to return to Brazil to play again for Sociedade Esportiva Matsubara
Sociedade Esportiva Matsubara
Sociedade Esportiva Matsubara , usually known simply as Matsubara, is a Brazilian football club based in Cambará, in the state of Paraná.-History:...
,and won the BTV laser cup 2004 in Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
with them.
His next signing after that must be noticed as he had the chance to play for club America Football Club from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
. His next attempt away from Brazil after being more experienced, was in 2007 when he went to Armenia
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
to play in the UEFA CUP
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
qualifiers with FC Banants
FC Banants
Football Club Banants is an Armenian professional football team, playing in the capital, Yerevan. The club plays in the Armenian Premier League and has won the Armenian Cup twice, in 1992 and 2007.- Banants Kotayk :...
. The next season 2008–2009, was transferred to Primera Division de Costa Rica
Primera División de Costa Rica
Primera División de Costa Rica is a professional league for association football clubs in Costa Rica. At the top of the Costa Rican league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 12 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with Segunda División...
to play for C.S. Cartagines
C.S. Cartaginés
Club Sport Cartaginés Deportiva S.A. is a Costa Rican football club, that currently plays in the Costa Rican Primera División. The club plays in Estadio Jose Rafael Fello Meza, in Barrio Asis de Cartago, Costa Rica.-History:...
.
After a good season with Club Sport Cartagines in the Primera Division de Costa Rica, Figueira got a good offer from India and signed for the I-League
I-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
newboys Pune Football Club for the season 2009–2010, where he made history helping Pune FC
Pune FC
Pune Football Club is an Indian football club based in Pune. The club was established in 2007, and gained promotion to the I-League in the 2009-10 season. Pune F.C. one of the most professional football club in India is also known as one of the first football club to not follow the Institutional...
finish 3rd in his Debut. With 15 Goals in his first I-League
I-League
The I-League is an Indian football league for association football clubs. At the top of the Indian football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation of two teams each year with the I-League 2nd Division...
for Pune FC
Pune FC
Pune Football Club is an Indian football club based in Pune. The club was established in 2007, and gained promotion to the I-League in the 2009-10 season. Pune F.C. one of the most professional football club in India is also known as one of the first football club to not follow the Institutional...
, Edmar Figueira was awarded "Player of the Year" winning the "Golden Ball 2010" and two more prizes, "Golden Goal" for the best goal scored in the league and the "Player's Player of the Year" award as well.
Edmar Figueira renewed his contract with Pune Football Club till 31 of May 2011, for the season 2010–2011.
Figueira is a talented left-foot striker Center-Forward. His main characteristics in field are that he is strong, quick, has an impressive technique, perfect finishing, is a very good header, has good physical preparation and excellent vision of the game.
After performed wonders in Pune FC
Pune FC
Pune Football Club is an Indian football club based in Pune. The club was established in 2007, and gained promotion to the I-League in the 2009-10 season. Pune F.C. one of the most professional football club in India is also known as one of the first football club to not follow the Institutional...
, scoring 28 Goals in 40 matches he came back to Europe transfered to the Portuguese Top Division Club, CD Feirense, but without to play a officialy match him canceled his contract and sign to Liga I
Liga I
Liga I, or in full, due to sponsorship reasons, Liga I Bergenbier, is the top division of the Romanian football league system. Before the 2006/2007 season, it was called Divizia A, but the name had to be changed following the discovery that someone else had registered the trademark "Divizia A"...
Romanian first Division Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt
Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt
Fotbal Club Ceahlăul Piatra Neamţ is a Romanian football club based in Piatra Neamţ, established on October 20, 1919.The club's home ground is Ceahlăul Stadium with a capacity of 18,000 seats...
for the seanson 2011/2012.