Arnaldo Edi Lopes da Silva
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Arnaldo Edi Lopes da Silva (born 7 July 1982 in Aveiro), aka Edinho, is a Portuguese
footballer of Guinea-Bissau
an descent who plays for Málaga CF
in Spain
.
Mainly a striker, he can operate occasionally as a right winger.
.
In 2007–08, Edinho was released by Braga, joining Vitória de Setúbal
in the top level. In January 2008, he was loaned to AEK Athens F.C. in Greece
. Not an undisputed starter at Setúbal, he put up impressive performances in his first months, managing to score in five straight games: against Skoda Xanthi F.C. at home (3–0), at OFI Crete
(1–4), at home with Aris FC
(1–1) and away with Apollon Kalamarias (0–1), topping it with another in the 4–0 smashing of arch-rivals Olympiacos FC.
On 6 May 2008, the move to AEK was made permanent, in a €
500.000 deal, and Edinho started 2008–09 in heroic fashion, scoring a stunning goal and winning a penalty kick
against rivals Panathinaikos F.C. in a 2–1 home win, in the first derby
of the year.
On 17 July 2009, Edinho signed for Málaga CF
for €900.000. After being irregularly used in the first half of 2009–10
, he was loaned for five months to PAOK FC, in a return to Greece, with an option to make the move permanent for €1.2 million at the end of the season. He scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 victory at Olympiacos, but returned to Andalusia
in June 2010.
In December 2010, shortly after the arrival of manager Manuel Pellegrini
, Edinho was deemed surplus to requirements, alongside five other players, but finally stayed at the club. However, on 29 January of the following year, he was loaned to C.S. Marítimo in his country, until the end of the season.
coach Carlos Queiroz
, for an important 2010 FIFA World Cup
qualifier
against Sweden
, and the subsequent friendly against South Africa
. He made his debut in the latter, in the 2–0 win in Lausanne
, Switzerland
: after a missed chance early in the second half, he made up in the ensuing corner kick by Deco
, in the 55th minute, charging into the area to slot away the cross and make it 2–0.
AEK
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west....
an descent who plays for Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
in Spain
Spain
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Mainly a striker, he can operate occasionally as a right winger.
Club career
After making his professional debuts with Sporting Clube de Braga, and playing there without much impact, Edinho served two loans from 2005–07. In the second, he scored six goals for lowly Gil Vicente FC, in the second divisionLiga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
.
In 2007–08, Edinho was released by Braga, joining Vitória de Setúbal
Vitória F.C.
Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72...
in the top level. In January 2008, he was loaned to AEK Athens F.C. in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
. Not an undisputed starter at Setúbal, he put up impressive performances in his first months, managing to score in five straight games: against Skoda Xanthi F.C. at home (3–0), at OFI Crete
OFI Crete
OFI , the Sportfriends Association Heraklion, is a Greek association football club based in Heraklion, on the island of Crete. Outside Greece, the club is generally known as OFI Crete F.C., however, the name Crete is not actually part of the club's official title.OFI is the club with most...
(1–4), at home with Aris FC
Aris Thessaloniki F.C.
Aris Football Club , also known as God of war and the Yellows, is a Greek football club based in the city of Thessaloniki, Macedonia. Formed in 1914, the club was a founding member of Macedonian Football Clubs Association as well as the Hellenic Football Federation, they currently compete in...
(1–1) and away with Apollon Kalamarias (0–1), topping it with another in the 4–0 smashing of arch-rivals Olympiacos FC.
On 6 May 2008, the move to AEK was made permanent, in a €
Euro
The euro is the official currency of the eurozone: 17 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It is also the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union. The eurozone consists of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,...
500.000 deal, and Edinho started 2008–09 in heroic fashion, scoring a stunning goal and winning a penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
against rivals Panathinaikos F.C. in a 2–1 home win, in the first derby
Local derby
In many countries the term local derby, or simply just derby means a sporting fixture between two, generally local, rivals, particularly in association football...
of the year.
On 17 July 2009, Edinho signed for Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
for €900.000. After being irregularly used in the first half of 2009–10
2009–10 La Liga
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, he was loaned for five months to PAOK FC, in a return to Greece, with an option to make the move permanent for €1.2 million at the end of the season. He scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 victory at Olympiacos, but returned to Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
in June 2010.
In December 2010, shortly after the arrival of manager Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti is a Chilean manager and former footballer. His current club is La Liga side Málaga CF.-Club career:...
, Edinho was deemed surplus to requirements, alongside five other players, but finally stayed at the club. However, on 29 January of the following year, he was loaned to C.S. Marítimo in his country, until the end of the season.
International career
In late March 2009, Edinho was called-up by PortugalPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
coach Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Queiroz
Carlos Manuel Brito Leal Queiroz ComIH is a Portuguese football manager. He is currently the manager of the Iran national football team. A former manager of Real Madrid, and Portugal national football team, he has also twice been Alex Ferguson's assistant manager at English club Manchester...
, for an important 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
qualifier
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
The European zone of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup saw 53 teams competing for 13 places at the finals. The qualification process started on 20 August 2008, after UEFA Euro 2008, and ended on 18 November 2009. The qualification process saw the first competitive matches of...
against Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
, and the subsequent friendly against South Africa
South Africa national football team
The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...
. He made his debut in the latter, in the 2–0 win in Lausanne
Lausanne
Lausanne is a city in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, and is the capital of the canton of Vaud. The seat of the district of Lausanne, the city is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva . It faces the French town of Évian-les-Bains, with the Jura mountains to its north-west...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
: after a missed chance early in the second half, he made up in the ensuing corner kick by Deco
Deco
Anderson Luís de Souza, OIH , commonly known as Deco, is a Brazilian-born Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays for Fluminense....
, in the 55th minute, charging into the area to slot away the cross and make it 2–0.
Honours
Vitória Setúbal- Portuguese League Cup: 2007–08
AEK
- Greek CupGreek football CupThe Greek Football Cup , commonly known as the Greek Cup or for sponsorship reasons the Football Cup OPAP, is a Greek football competition, run by the Hellenic Football Federation....
: Runner-up 2008–09