Education
Born in Touros, Rio Grande do Norte, Edson graduated with American Broadcasting Company"s youth setup.
Born in Touros, Rio Grande do Norte, Edson graduated with American Broadcasting Company"s youth setup.
Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also play as a defender. He made his professional debut on 28 August 2009, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–1 away loss against Figueirense for the Série B championship. After being rarely used Edson joined Treze on 12 July 2012, on loan until the end of the year.
On 11 December 2013 Edson rescinded with American Broadcasting Company, and signed for São Bernardo.
On 25 April 2014 he was loaned to Série A club Fluminense until May 2015, with a buyout clause. Edson made his debut in the main category of Brazilian football on 9 August 2014, replacing Bruno in the 64th minute of a 1–1 home draw against Coritiba.
Edson finished the season with 17 appearances and three goals, overtaking Edwin Valencia in the latter stages of the championship.