Edson (footballer, born 1991)
Brazilian footballer
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Edson Felipe da Cruz (born 1 July 1991) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as either a centre-back or a defensive midfielder for Botafogo-SP.
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Edson in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edson Felipe da Cruz | ||
| Date of birth | 1 July 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Touros, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Botafogo-SP | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2011 | ABC | ||
| 2010 | → Atlético Mineiro (loan) | ||
| 2011 | → Grêmio (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2013 | ABC | 43 | (4) |
| 2011–2012 | → Grêmio (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Treze (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | Coimbra | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | → São Bernardo (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2014 | → Fluminense (loan) | 17 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | Fluminense | 68 | (5) |
| 2017–2018 | Bahia | 33 | (1) |
| 2019 | Ponte Preta | 37 | (3) |
| 2020 | Atlético Goianiense | 22 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | Al-Qadsiah | 21 | (1) |
| 2022 | Atlético Goianiense | 27 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Al-Adalah | 17 | (0) |
| 2024 | Goiás | 29 | (2) |
| 2025– | Botafogo-SP | 26 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18 December 2025 | |||
Club career
Born in Touros, Rio Grande do Norte, Edson graduated with ABC's youth setup. He made his professional debut on 28 August 2009, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–1 away loss against Figueirense for the Série B championship.
After being rarely used Edson joined Treze on 12 July 2012, on loan until the end of the year.[1] He eventually returned to his parent club in January 2013, being regularly used during the campaign and scoring his first goal on 10 September, netting the first in a 4–2 home win against Sport.[2]
On 11 December 2013 Edson rescinded with ABC, and signed for São Bernardo.[3] On 25 April 2014 he was loaned to Série A club Fluminense until May 2015, with a buyout clause.[4]
Edson made his debut in the main category of Brazilian football on 9 August 2014, replacing Bruno in the 64th minute of a 1–1 home draw against Coritiba.[5] He scored his first goal in the division on 22 October 2014, netting the game's only in an away win against Santos.[6]
Edson finished the season with 17 appearances and three goals, overtaking Edwin Valencia in the latter stages of the championship.
On 20 July 2022, Edson joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Adalah.[7]