Jonas Eduardo Américo

Jonas Eduardo Américo, called Edu, (born 6 August 1949) is a Brazilian former footballer who played as a forward.

Edu was born in Jaú, São Paulo. From 1966 to 1985 he played for Santos, Corinthians, Internacional, Tigres UANL (in Mexico), São Cristovão and Nacional-AM. He won five Campeonato Paulista titles (1967, 1968, 1969, 1973, 1977) and received the Brazilian Silver Ball Award in 1971.

With the Brazilian team he played in 42 matches, from June 1966 to June 1976, and scored eight goals. He was a 1970 World Champion, and was also selected for Brazil at the 1966 and the 1974 FIFA World Cup. He played once in 1970 and once in 1974. He was also called up for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, at 16 years and 339 days of age at the start of the tournament, being the youngest player to ever be called up for the tournament; however, he did not play in any match.

More recently Edu played in an all-stars masters team in touring exhibition matches.

Honours

Santos Torneio Rio–São Paulo: 1966 Campeonato Paulista: 1967, 1968, 1969, 1973 Campeonato Brasileiro: 1968 Intercontinental Champions' Supercup: 1968

Corinthans Campeonato Paulista: 1977

Brazil FIFA World Cup: 1970