Name Edinho Junior Playing position Role Footballer | Number 21 Height 1.80 m Parents Edinho | |
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Full name Edon Junior Viegas Amaral Date of birth (1994-03-07) 7 March 1994 (age 21) Current team Harrisburg City Islanders (Forward) | ||
Edinho junior golaco sc farense
Edon Júnior Viegas Amaral, known as Edinho Júnior (born 7 March 1994) is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a forward for Farense.
Contents
- Edinho junior golaco sc farense
- Edinho Junior Welcome to Shillong Lajong Football ClubWatch the video exclusively on our channel
- Career
- Blackburn Rovers
- Shillong Lajong loan
- Whitehawk loan
- Harrisburg City Islanders
- Farense
- International career
- Career statistics
- Personal life
- References
Edinho Junior - Welcome to Shillong Lajong Football Club.Watch the video exclusively on our channel.
Career
Edinho started his career in Portuguese club S.C. Olhanense's youth team where he caught the eye of Scottish Premier League side Celtic, who were rumored to be interested in signing the player for £500,000.
Blackburn Rovers
In June 2012, Edinho went on trial at English club Blackburn Rovers and signed for the club on 25 July 2012 after impressing in the trial, for an undsiclosed fee on a three-year contract. Edinho was allocated the squad number 19 and made his first team debut in a 2–1 win against Leicester City at Ewood Park, Edinho started the game and played in the first half, before he was replaced by David Goodwillie for the second half. On 13 February 2013 Edinho signed on loan for an I-League club Shillong Lajong.
Shillong Lajong (loan)
Edinho joined Shillong Lajong on loan on 15 February 2013 until 30 June 2013. He made his debut against Pune FC on 24 March 2013. He scored two goals as the match ended 2–2. In total, he made six appearances and scored two goals for Shillong Lajong.
Whitehawk (loan)
On 19 July 2013, Edinho joined newly promoted Conference South side Whitehawk on a one-month loan deal. On 18 September 2013, he returned to Blackburn after making three appearances for Whitehawk.
Harrisburg City Islanders
On 24 January 2014, Edinho joined USL Pro side Harrisburg City Islanders on a free transfer.
Farense
In July 2014, Edinho joined Segunda Liga side Farense.
International career
Edinho made his debut for Portugal U19 on 8 February 2013, coming on as a 58th-minute substitute in a 3–0 friendly win over Norway U19. Then, in June 2013, he played in 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship elite qualification against Bulgaria U19, a 7-0 win, and Czech Republic U19, a 4-1 win, coming on as substitute in both games.
Career statistics
(Correct as of 10 October 2013)
Personal life
Edinho is the son of former Brazilian footballer Edon Amaral Neto.
