Jonas Eduardo Américo

For another Brazilian footballers named Edu , see Edu. Jonas Eduardo Américo, best known as Edu (born in Jaú, August 6, 1949) was a former Brazilian footballer. In career (1966–1985) was played for Santos, Corinthians, Internacional, Monterrey (Mexico), São Cristovão and Nacional. He won five São Paulo State Championship (1967, 1968, 1969, 1973, 1977), four consecutive Brazilian Cup (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965)^{[dubious – ]}, two Copa Libertadores (1962, 1963)^{[dubious – ]} and receive Brazilian Silver Ball Award in 1971. With Brazilian team he was played 40 games and scored 8 goals. 1970 World Champion, he participated also at 1966 and 1974 FIFA World Cup.

•  • e Brazil squad - 1966 FIFA World Cup
1 Gilmar • 2 Djalma Santos • 3 Fidélis • 4 Bellini • 5 Brito • 6 Altair • 7 Orlando • 8 Paulo Henrique • 9 Rildo • 10 Pelé • 11 Gérson • 12 Manga • 13 Denílson • 14 Lima • 15 Zito • 16 Garrincha • 17 Jairzinho • 18 Alcindo • 19 Silva • 20 Tostão • 21 Paraná • 22 Edu • Coach: Feola

•  • e Brazil squad - 1970 FIFA World Cup Champions (3rd Title)
1 Félix • 2 Brito • 3 Piazza • 4 Carlos Alberto • 5 Clodoaldo • 6 Marco Antônio • 7 Jairzinho • 8 Gérson • 9 Tostão • 10 Pelé • 11 Rivelino • 12 Ado • 13 Roberto • 14 Baldocchi • 15 Fontana • 16 Everaldo • 17 Joel • 18 Paulo César • 19 Edu • 20 Dario • 21 Zé Maria • 22 Leão • Coach: Zagallo

•  • e Brazil squad - 1974 FIFA World Cup Fourth Place
1 Leão • 2 Luís Pereira • 3 Marinho Peres • 4 Zé Maria • 5 Piazza • 6 Marinho Chagas • 7 Jairzinho • 8 Leivinha • 9 César • 10 Rivelino • 11 Paulo César • 12 Renato • 13 Valdomiro • 14 Nelinho • 15 Alfredo • 16 Marco Antônio • 17 Carpegiani • 18 Ademir da Guia • 19 Mirandinha • 20 Edu • 21 Dirceu • 22 Valdir Peres • Coach: Zagallo

Edu is currently one of the stars of the world famous Brazilian All Star Team which is playing exhibition games all over the world as Brasil Masters Team. He is also participating in other promotional, commercial projects and trips all over the world. Besides that he is operating two football schools in Brasil-Santos and São Paulo.