Career
Éder kicked off his professional career in 2001 with Independência. In 2013, he was loaned to the Greek club Kerkyra. India
After playing two seasons with the Cypriot club Nea Salamis between 2013 and 2015, Éder switched clubs and countries by signing for Indian Super League franchise Chennaiyin Football Club in August 2015, where he joined Elano and Bernard Mendy.
Upon signing the contract, he said he would bring his "experience of playing in other leagues of Europe" and that he would also "learn a lot" by playing under Marco Materazzi.
He made his debut for the franchise on 5 December, against Football Club Pune City, coming as a 77th minute substitute for Manuele Blasi in a 1–0 victory. He made a further appearance in Chennaiyin"s 3–0 triumph over Atletico de Kolkata replacing Jeje Lalpekhlua in the last minute of the match.
After the league was over, Éder signed for I-League club Salgaocar, becoming the fourth and final foreigner for the Malky Thomson-led side. Joining Chennaiyin teammates Karanjit Singh and Gilbert Oliveira at the new club, he said that they would help him to settle in his new club
He made his league debut against Aizawl Football Club where, along with Augustin Fernandes and Reagan Singh, he played as one of the back three.