Ederson Honorato Campos
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Ederson Honorato Campos (born 13 January 1986 in Parapua
), more commonly known as Ederson, is a Brazil
ian footballer who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais
as a midfielder.
. When he was 16, he joined Brazil
ian second tier club RS Futebol. After a year of obscurity, Ederson joined top division side Juventude
, who, at the time, was managed by Ricardo Gomes, who would go on manage top French clubs Bordeaux
and Monaco
. Ederson flourished at Juventude. His performances earned him a call up to the Brazil under-17 team
, whom he helped win the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Cup
held in Finland
.
, initially as a loan, after being approached by then-Nice manager Gernot Rohr
who scouted the player through videotapes. He made his league debut on 5 February 2005 in a match against Metz
coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute. On just his third appearance with the club, he scored his first goal in the 66th minute with an extroadinary shot from almost 45 meters out against nearby rivals Monaco
. The goal turned out to the game winner as Nice won the match 2–1.
The following season, Ederson was handed the number 10 shirt, but was limited to mostly substitute appearances. He still managed to score two goals in 20 appearances. The 2006–07 season effectively brought Ederson into the limelight as he made a career-high 30 appearances and scored 6 goals, including a game winning penalty
in the 90th minute against Marseille
and a brace against Bordeaux
, though Nice finished in 16th position. Still, his dazzling performances caught the eye of several big clubs, notably Real Madrid
, Manchester United
, Juventus
, and Lazio
, to name a few.
for a fee of €14 million with Nice likely to receive another €1 million based on incentives. He allegedly snubbed European heavyweights Manchester United and Real Madrid, according to Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas
. As per the agreement, Ederson was allowed to finished the 2007–08 season
with Nice scoring his 6th and 7th goal on the last two match days of the season.
He officially joined Lyon in June 2008 along with Nice teammate Hugo Lloris
. Considered a perfect replacement for the aging Juninho
, he was given the number 7 shirt and made his debut on the opening day of the season in a 3–0 victory over Toulouse
coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute. He scored his first goal for Lyon with a penalty kick against Le Havre
on 20 September 2008. It was the only goal of the match. In January 2009, he scored in back to back matches against Lorient
with another penalty kick and Grenoble
. He appeared in all eight of Lyon's UEFA Champions League
matches and has been one of Lyon's more consistent players despite playing the majority of matches in the unfamiliar winger position, whilst at Nice, he operated mainly as an attacking midfielder.
that won the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Cup
. On 26 July 2010, he was called up for the first time to the senior team to participate in the team's August 2010 friendly against the United States
. Prior to representing Brazil, Ederson was also eligible to appear for France
under residency rules. He earned his first cap in a friendly game against the United States
but unfortunately after a couple of minutes he got injured and was replaced immediately by Carlos Eduardo.
Parapuã
Parapuã is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population in 2004 is 10,943 and the area is 366.22 km². The elevation is 486 m. This place name comes from the Tupi language, that means "Ugly River". At the 70's the county was called "Capital of the Coffee" because there was...
), more commonly known as Ederson, is a 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...
ian footballer who currently plays for French club Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
as a midfielder.
Early career
Ederson began his footballing career playing on the streets of São PauloSão Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
. When he was 16, he joined 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...
ian second tier club RS Futebol. After a year of obscurity, Ederson joined top division side Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude
Esporte Clube Juventude, also known as Juventude, is a Brazilian football team in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.Juventude's greatest rival is Caxias.-History:...
, who, at the time, was managed by Ricardo Gomes, who would go on manage top French clubs Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
and Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
. Ederson flourished at Juventude. His performances earned him a call up to the Brazil under-17 team
Brazil 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...
, whom he helped win the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The FIFA U-17 World Championship 2003 was held in the cities of Helsinki, Tampere, Lahti, and Turku in Finland between 13 August and 30 August 2003...
held in Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
.
Move to Europe
Like most Brazilian footballers, Ederson's ideal destination was Europe, where he believed he could further his development. In January 2005, Ederson agreed to join French club OGC NiceOGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
, initially as a loan, after being approached by then-Nice manager Gernot Rohr
Gernot Rohr
Gernot Rohr is a German manager and former footballer, who currently managed the Gabon national football team.-Managerial career:...
who scouted the player through videotapes. He made his league debut on 5 February 2005 in a match against Metz
FC Metz
Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
coming on as a substitute in the 72nd minute. On just his third appearance with the club, he scored his first goal in the 66th minute with an extroadinary shot from almost 45 meters out against nearby rivals Monaco
AS Monaco FC
Association Sportive de Monaco Football Club are a French football club based in Fontvieille, Monaco. The club was founded in 1924 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Louis II located within Fontvieille...
. The goal turned out to the game winner as Nice won the match 2–1.
The following season, Ederson was handed the number 10 shirt, but was limited to mostly substitute appearances. He still managed to score two goals in 20 appearances. The 2006–07 season effectively brought Ederson into the limelight as he made a career-high 30 appearances and scored 6 goals, including a game winning penalty
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...
in the 90th minute against Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
and a brace against Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
, though Nice finished in 16th position. Still, his dazzling performances caught the eye of several big clubs, notably Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, Juventus
Juventus F.C.
Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
, and Lazio
S.S. Lazio
Società Sportiva Lazio, commonly referred to as Lazio, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. The team, founded in 1900, play in the Serie A and have spent most of their history in the top tier of Italian football...
, to name a few.
Final season at Nice and Lyon
Ederson's final season at Nice was his best starting all 36 matches he appeared in and scored 7 goals. In January 2008, Ederson and Nice agreed to a move to French champions Olympique LyonnaisOlympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
for a fee of €14 million with Nice likely to receive another €1 million based on incentives. He allegedly snubbed European heavyweights Manchester United and Real Madrid, according to Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas
Jean-Michel Aulas
Jean-Michel Aulas is a French businessman. He is the founder and CEO of CEGID and serves as the owner and chairman of French football club Olympique Lyonnais whom he has owned since 1987. Aulas has also expanded his branch of football knowledge through Europe...
. As per the agreement, Ederson was allowed to finished the 2007–08 season
Ligue 1 2007-08
The 2007–08 Ligue 1 season is the seventieth since its establishment, and started in August 2007 and ended on 17 May 2008. The fixtures were announced in June 2007. Lyon became French champions, having won a record seventh consecutive title ....
with Nice scoring his 6th and 7th goal on the last two match days of the season.
He officially joined Lyon in June 2008 along with Nice teammate Hugo Lloris
Hugo Lloris
Hugo Lloris is a French international footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for French club Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. He is also a French international and is currently the first-choice goalkeeper and vice-captain for both club and country...
. Considered a perfect replacement for the aging Juninho
Juninho Pernambucano
Antônio Augusto Ribeiro Reis Jr. , commonly known as Juninho or Juninho Pernambucano, is a Brazilian footballer and dead-ball specialist, currently playing as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A club CR Vasco da Gama. He is considered to be one of the greatest free kick takers of all time...
, he was given the number 7 shirt and made his debut on the opening day of the season in a 3–0 victory over Toulouse
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute. He scored his first goal for Lyon with a penalty kick against Le Havre
Le Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
on 20 September 2008. It was the only goal of the match. In January 2009, he scored in back to back matches against Lorient
FC Lorient
Football Club Lorient-Bretagne Sud is a French association football club based in Lorient. The club was founded in 1926 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Lorient plays its home matches at the Stade du Moustoir located within the city. The team is managed by Christian...
with another penalty kick and Grenoble
Grenoble Foot 38
Grenoble Foot 38, commonly referred to as simply Grenoble, is a French association football club based in Grenoble, a city situated at the foot of the French Alps. The original incarnation of the club was founded in 1892 and, in 1997, was formed into the club that exists today as a result of a merger...
. He appeared in all eight of Lyon's UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
matches and has been one of Lyon's more consistent players despite playing the majority of matches in the unfamiliar winger position, whilst at Nice, he operated mainly as an attacking midfielder.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup Coupe de France The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation... |
League Cup Coupe de la Ligue The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel... |
Continental UEFA The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer.... |
Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| OGC Nice OGC Nice Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is... |
2004–05 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005–06 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 3 | |
| 2006–07 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 6 | |
| 2007–08 | 36 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 8 | |
| Total | 91 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 18 | |
| Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The... |
2008–09 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 45 | 5 |
| 2009–10 2009–10 Ligue 1 The 2009–10 Ligue 1 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Bordeaux were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and play commenced on 8 August and ended on 15 May 2010. There were three promoted teams from Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated... |
24 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 36 | 2 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Ligue 1 The 2010–11 Ligue 1 season was the 73rd since its establishment. Entering the season, Marseille were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 21 May 2010 and the season began on 7 August and ended on 29 May 2011. The winter break was in effect between 23 December and 15 January 2011... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 60 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 82 | 7 | |
| Career Total | 151 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 182 | 25 | |
International career
As mentioned, Ederson was apart of the Brazil under-17 teamBrazil 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...
that won the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Cup
2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship
The FIFA U-17 World Championship 2003 was held in the cities of Helsinki, Tampere, Lahti, and Turku in Finland between 13 August and 30 August 2003...
. On 26 July 2010, he was called up for the first time to the senior team to participate in the team's August 2010 friendly against the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. Prior to representing Brazil, Ederson was also eligible to appear for France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
under residency rules. He earned his first cap in a friendly game against the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
but unfortunately after a couple of minutes he got injured and was replaced immediately by Carlos Eduardo.