Eduardo Henrique
Brazilian footballer (born 1995)
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Eduardo Henrique da Silva (born 17 May 1995), known as Eduardo Henrique or simply Eduardo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi First Division League club Al-Faisaly on loan from Al-Ula.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eduardo Henrique da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Limeira, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Al-Faisaly (on loan from Al-Ula) | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | Guarani | ||
| 2012–2013 | → São Paulo (loan) | ||
| 2013–2014 | Coimbra | ||
| 2013–2014 | → Atlético Mineiro (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | Guarani | 1 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | Coimbra | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2016 | → Atlético Mineiro (loan) | 32 | (1) |
| 2016–2019 | Internacional | 9 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Atlético Paranaense (loan) | 15 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | → Belenenses SAD (loan) | 24 | (1) |
| 2019–2023 | Sporting CP | 15 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Crotone (loan) | 18 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | → Al Raed (loan) | 29 | (0) |
| 2024 | Qingdao West Coast | 13 | (1) |
| 2024– | Al-Ula | 31 | (7) |
| 2025– | → Al-Faisaly (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2015 | Brazil U20 | (0) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 06:27, 7 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Guarani
Born in Limeira, São Paulo, Eduardo graduated from Guarani's youth setup. He made his professional debut on 21 January 2012, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–1 home win against Oeste for the Campeonato Paulista championship.[1]
São Paulo
In September 2012 Eduardo moved to São Paulo, on loan until January.[2] After his loan expired, he refused to return to his parent club, and his deal was eventually cancelled in March 2013.[3]
Atlético Mineiro
Late in the year, Eduardo moved to Atlético Mineiro. He made his Série A debut on 18 May 2014, playing the last 24 minutes of a 2–1 away win against Santos.[4]
Internacional
In August 2018, Eduardo joined Internacional and in April 2017, he was loaned out to Atlético Paranaense for the rest of the year.[5]
Belenenses SAD
On 28 June 2018, Eduardo joined Portuguese Primeira Liga club Belenenses SAD on loan for the 2018–19 season.[6]
Sporting CP and loans
On 2 July 2019, Eduardo signed a five-year contract with fellow Primeira Liga club Sporting CP, for a reported fee of €3 million.[7]
On 10 September 2020, Eduardo joined Crotone on a season-long loan.[8]
On 6 August 2021, Sporting CP sent Eduardo on a season-long loan to Saudi Pro League club Al Raed.[9]
On 23 December 2023, Eduardo terminated his contract with Sporting CP.[10]
Qingdao West Coast
On 22 January 2024, Eduardo joined newly-promoted Chinese Super League club Qingdao West Coast.[11]
Al-Ula and loans
On 7 August 2024, Henrique joined Saudi Second Division League club Al-Ula.[12]
On 10 September 2025, Henrique joined Al-Faisaly on loan.[13]
Career statistics
- As of match played 27 June 2022[14]
| Club | Season | League | State league | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Guarani | 2012 | Série B | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| Coimbra | 2013 | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Atlético Mineiro (loan) | 2014 | Série A | 12 | 0 | 5[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | Série A | 2 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[d] | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2016 | Série A | 6 | 0 | 6[c] | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5[d] | 0 | 2[e] | 1 | 19 | 2 | |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 2 | ||
| Internacional | 2016 | Série A | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2017 | Série B | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[e] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |||
| Atlético Paranaense (loan) | 2017 | Série A | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 2 | |
| Belenenses SAD (loan) | 2018–19 | Primeira Liga | 24 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3[f] | 0 | 29 | 2 | ||
| Sporting CP | 2019–20 | Primeira Liga | 15 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 5[g] | 0 | 1[f] | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Primeira Liga | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Primeira Liga | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 15 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |||
| Crotone (loan) | 2020–21 | Serie A | 18 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 1 | |||
| Al Raed (loan) | 2021–22 | Saudi Pro League | 29 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 128 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 175 | 7 | ||
- Includes Copa do Brasil, Taça de Portugal, Coppa Italia, King Cup
- Appearance in Campeonato Paulista
- Appearance(s) in Campeonato Mineiro
- Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
- Appearance(s) in Primeira Liga
- Appearance(s) in Taça da Liga
- Appearances in UEFA Europa League
International career
On 27 November 2014 Eduardo was called up to Brazil under-20's for the 2015 South American Youth Football Championship, held in Uruguay.[15]
Honours
Atlético Mineiro