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Édson Gomes Bonifácio

b. 1956

Brazilian association football player

Association football player
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About Édson Gomes Bonifácio

Born 1956. Édson Gomes Bonifácio is a Brazilian association football player.

Édson Gomes Bonifácio (born 9 September 1956), better known as Gomes, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Career

Brazilian champion defender with Guarani in 1978, Gomes also played for Corinthians where he made 71 appearances and was state champion in 1982. He was Brazilian champion again in 1985, this time with Coritiba. He played for Goiás and was state champion on three occasions.

International career

Gomes was part of the Brazil national team squad that competed in the 1979 Copa América and was a semi-finalist.

Honours

Guarani Campeonato Brasileiro: 1978

Corinthians Campeonato Paulista: 1982

Coritiba Campeonato Brasileiro: 1985

Goiás Campeonato Goiano: 1986, 1987, 1989

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Important facts

Born
9 September 1956, Vitória
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Brazil

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Édson Gomes Bonifácio?

Brazilian association football player

When was Édson Gomes Bonifácio born?

Édson Gomes Bonifácio was born on 9 September 1956 in Vitória.

What is Édson Gomes Bonifácio's occupation?

Édson Gomes Bonifácio is an association football player.

What nationality is Édson Gomes Bonifácio?

Édson Gomes Bonifácio is Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Édson Gomes Bonifácio

· Wikidata: Q11696107

· DBpedia: Gomes (footballer, born 1956)

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