Édson Gonzaga Alves Filho

Édson Gonzaga Alves Filho (born 6 January 1960), simply known as Édson, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career

A striker with great shooting strength and capable of performing various functions, Édson began his career at Flamengo in 1979, being definitively integrated into the professional squad in 1982. In 1984 he transferred to Coritiba and was part of the Brazilian champion squad in 1985. He later played for Cruzeiro for several seasons, making 272 appearances and scoring 45 goals. He ended his career as a player at Fortaleza, and years later, he became Paulo Bonamigo's assistant coach.

Honours

Flamengo Campeonato Brasileiro: 1982, 1983 Campeonato Carioca: 1981 Taça Guanabara: 1981, 1982

Coritiba Campeonato Brasileiro: 1985

Cruzeiro Supercopa Libertadores: 1992 Campeonato Mineiro: 1987, 1990, 1992