Zé Eduardo (footballer, born 1991)

José Eduardo de Araújo or simply Zé Eduardo (born 16 August 1991), is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He can also play at full-back or on either wing, but sees central midfield as his strongest position.

Career

Ze Eduardo began his career in 2003 with Cruzeiro Esporte Clube 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 on loan from Maga for €500,000 and was called up to pre-season camp. He was a member of its youth team, in although was also awarded the number 22 shirt of the first team. He played in 2011 Torneo di Viareggio.

In July 2012, he joined Serie B side Padova on loan.

In August 2013, he moves to Greek club OFI Crete on loan.

In July 2014 Zé Eduardo joined Cesena for an undisclosed fee.

On 8 August 2015 Zé Eduardo joined S.S. Virtus Lanciano 1924 in a temporary deal.

International career

Ze Eduardo is also former Brazil U-19 member and played for the Brazil national under-20 football team from 2009 to 2011. Dudu was formerly member of the U-16 of his homeland Brazil.

Honours

National Team

• South American Youth Championship: 2009, 2011
• Sendai Cup: 2008