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 Second Division League club Al-Ula.

Eduardo
Personal information
Full name Eduardo Henrique da Silva
Date of birth (1995-05-17) 17 May 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Limeira, Brazil
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Al-Ula
Number 5
Youth career
2011–2013 Guarani
2012–2013São Paulo (loan)
2013–2014 Coimbra
2013–2014Atlético Mineiro (loan)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Guarani 1 (0)
2013–2016 Coimbra 0 (0)
2013–2016Atlético Mineiro (loan) 32 (1)
2016–2019 Internacional 9 (0)
2017Atlético Paranaense (loan) 15 (2)
2018–2019Belenenses SAD (loan) 24 (1)
2019–2023 Sporting CP 15 (0)
2020–2021Crotone (loan) 18 (1)
2021–2022Al Raed (loan) 29 (0)
2024 Qingdao West Coast 13 (1)
2024– Al-Ula 0 (0)
International career
2015 Brazil U20 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 06:27, 7 August 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Guarani

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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

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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

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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

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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

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On 28 June 2018, Eduardo joined Portuguese Primeira Liga club Belenenses SAD on loan for the 2018–19 season.[6]

Sporting CP and loans

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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

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On 22 January 2024, Eduardo joined newly-promoted Chinese Super League club Qingdao West Coast.[11]

Al-Ula

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On 7 August 2024, Henrique joined Saudi Second Division League club Al-Ula.[12]

Career statistics

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As of match played 27 June 2022[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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
  1. ^ Includes Copa do Brasil, Taça de Portugal, Coppa Italia, King Cup
  2. ^ Appearance in Campeonato Paulista
  3. ^ a b c Appearance(s) in Campeonato Mineiro
  4. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores
  5. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Primeira Liga
  6. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Taça da Liga
  7. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

International career

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On 27 November 2014 Eduardo was called up to Brazil under-20's for the 2015 South American Youth Football Championship, held in Uruguay.[14]

Honours

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Atlético Mineiro

References

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  1. ^ "De virada, Guarani derrota o Oeste no Brinco de Ouro e começa bem" [In a comeback, Guarani defeats Oeste at Brinco de Ouro and starts well] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Promessas da base do Guarani acertam contrato com o São Paulo" [Guarani's youth pearls sign contract with São Paulo] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 18 September 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  3. ^ ""Novela Eduardo" tem final feliz para Guarani e volante" ["Eduardo novel" has a happy ending for both Guarani and the defensive midfielder] (in Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 12 March 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Ex-menino da Vila, André lidera virada do Galo sobre o Santos em Cuiabá" [Former Menino da Vila, André leads Galo comeback over Santos in Cuiabá] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 18 May 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  5. ^ Jovem com bagagem: Eduardo Henrique está pronto para estrear pelo Atlético-PR, globoesporte.globo.com, 9 May 2018
  6. ^ Henrique Almeida e Eduardo Henrique apresentados no Restelo, record.pt, 28 June 2018
  7. ^ "Oficial. Eduardo é futebolista do Sporting por cinco épocas" [Official. Eduardo is Sporting's footballer for five seasons] (in European Portuguese). RTP. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Il Crotone puntella la mediana: arriva Eduardo" (Press release) (in Italian). F.C. Crotone. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  9. ^ "Sporting: Al Raed anuncia Eduardo" [Sporting: Al Raed announces Eduardo]. Maisfutebol (in European Portuguese). 6 August 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  10. ^ "Notícia Record: Eduardo Henrique rescinde com o Sporting" [Record News: Eduardo Henrique terminates contract with Sporting] (in European Portuguese). Record. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  11. ^ "Depois de rescindir com o Sporting, Eduardo Henrique muda-se para a China" [After terminating his contract with Sporting, Eduardo Henrique moves to China]. MaisFutebol (in Portuguese). 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  12. ^ "هنريكي ضابط إيقاع خط الوسط".
  13. ^ Eduardo Henrique at Soccerway
  14. ^ "Seleção Brasileira está convocada para o Sul-Americano Sub-20 do Uruguai" [Brazil national team is called up for the South American under-20 in Uruguay] (in Portuguese). CBF. 27 November 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
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