Edinho (footballer, born 1955)


Edino Nazareth Filho, commonly known as Edinho is a Brazilian former football player and manager. He played as a central defender with Fluminense, Grêmio and with the Brazilian national team. He is currently a sports commentator.

International career

Edinho obtained 45 caps with the Brazilian national team between March 1977 and June 1986. He took part at three "FIFA World Cup" final tournament.
He played 3 matches in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, in Argentina. He appears only one time during the 1982 FIFA World Cup, subbing in for Oscar after 75 minutes against New Zealand. He played all Brazil's five matches during the 1986 FIFA World Cup in which he was captain, scoring one goal.
Edinho was also in the team which finished fourth in football at the 1976 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in football at the 1975 Pan American Games.

Honours

Player

;Brazil
;Fluminense
;Flamengo
;Grêmio
;Fluminense
;Vitória-BA
;Brasiliense