José Eduardo de Araújo
Encyclopedia
José Eduardo de Araújo or simply Zé Eduardo (born 16 August 1991 in Uberaba
, Brazil
), is a Brazilian footballer defensive midfielder, currently playing for Parma
. He can also play at full-back or an either wing, but sees central midfield as his strongest position.
Zé Eduardo made his debut on the last match of 2008 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, replaced Henrique
in the last minutes.
Zé Eduardo joined in August 2009 to Associação Maga Esporte Clube
(which de facto an investing company) for €500,000 and signed a 5-year contract. Maga holds 75% of the transfer rights on him and Cruzeiro
holds another 25% On 31 August 2009 he was loaned to AFC Ajax. On 9 June 2010 Ajax pulled not the sold option and he moved back to Associação Maga Esporte Clube.
In July 2010, he joined Italian Serie A
side Parma
and called-up to pre-season camp. He was a member of its youth team, in although awarded no.22 of the first team. He played in 2011 Torneo di Viareggio
.
member and played currently for the Brazil national under-20 football team
. Dudu was formerly member of the U-16 of his homeland Brazil
.
Uberaba
Uberaba is a city and municipality in the west of the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil. Its population is 296.000 with an area of 4529.7 km², giving a density of 60.71 people per km². It is located on a plateau at an elevation of 785 meters and is in the Uberaba River floodplain...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
), is a Brazilian footballer defensive midfielder, currently playing for Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
. He can also play at full-back or an either wing, but sees central midfield as his strongest position.
Career
Ze Eduardo began his career in 2003 with Cruzeiro Esporte ClubeCruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
Zé Eduardo made his debut on the last match of 2008 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, replaced Henrique
Henrique Pacheco Lima
Henrique Pacheco de Lima, better known as Henrique, , is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brazilian Série A club Santos.-Biography:...
in the last minutes.
Zé Eduardo joined in August 2009 to Associação Maga Esporte Clube
Associação Maga Esporte Clube
Associação Maga Esporte Clube. commonly known as Maga, is a Brazilian football club based in Indaial, a city in Santa Catarina. It currently plays at the third level of its state's league system. The club's colors are red and white.-History:...
(which de facto an investing company) for €500,000 and signed a 5-year contract. Maga holds 75% of the transfer rights on him and Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube
Cruzeiro Esporte Clube is a Brazilian football team, from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Internacional. Founded on January 2, 1921, they are only one of three clubs to have participated in...
holds another 25% On 31 August 2009 he was loaned to AFC Ajax. On 9 June 2010 Ajax pulled not the sold option and he moved back to Associação Maga Esporte Clube.
In July 2010, he joined Italian Serie A
Serie A
Serie A , now called Serie A TIM due to sponsorship by Telecom Italia, is a professional league competition for football clubs located at the top of the Italian football league system and has been operating for over eighty years since 1929. It had been organized by Lega Calcio until 2010, but a new...
side Parma
Parma F.C.
Parma Football Club , commonly referred to as just Parma, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia–Romagna that will compete in Serie A for the 2011–12 season, having finished in twelfth position last season. Founded as Verdi Foot Ball Club in July 1913, the club changed its...
and called-up to pre-season camp. He was a member of its youth team, in although awarded no.22 of the first team. He played in 2011 Torneo di Viareggio
Torneo di Viareggio
The Torneo di Viareggio , official name Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale, is one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world. It is officially recognized by CONI, FIGC, UEFA and FIFA. It is held each year in Viareggio, Tuscany and its surroundings, starting...
.
International career
Ze Eduardo is also former Brazil U-19Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
member and played currently for the Brazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team
Brazil national under-20 football team, also known as Brazil Sub-20 or Seleção, is considered to be the feeder team for the Brazil national football team.-Competitive record:...
. Dudu was formerly member of the U-16 of his homeland Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
.
National Team
- South American Youth ChampionshipSouth American Youth ChampionshipThe South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by...
: 20072007 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2007 South American Youth Championship is a football competition contested by all ten U-20 national football teams of CONMEBOL. The tournament was held in Paraguay between January 7 and January 28, 2007, it was the 23rd time the competition has been held and the 4th to take place in Paraguay...
, 20092009 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2009 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for national teams U-20 who are associated with the football federation CONMEBOL. It was the 24th time the tournament was held and took place in Venezuela from January 19 to February 8...
, 20112011 South American Youth ChampionshipThe 2011 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for U-20 national teams in the South America . The tournament was held in Peru from 16 January to 12 February.... - Sendai Cup: 2008