EDMILSON BIOGRAPHY

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Edmílson
Edmílson José Gomes de MoraesTaguaritinga (Brasil)10 July 1976186 cm75 kgDebut 04 August 2004
Biography
José Gomes Edmílson Moraes, known in the world of football as Edmílson, started his footballing career with Brazilian club Sao Paulo, making his debut in 1994. His performances grew in stature until he became a fixture in the centre of the Sao Paolo defence.
In the summer of 2000, Edmílson signed for French club Olympique Lyon where he was an undisputed first choice during four seasons and won three league championship medals. In July 2004 he signed for FC Barcelona.
Luiz Felipe Scolari handed him his international debut with Brazil on 18th July 2000 against Paraguay. Together with Ronaldinho and Belletti he won a World Cup winner's medal in 2002.
Edmílson signed for FC Barcelona in the summer of 2004 and made his league debut in the third game of the season at the Vicente Calderón (Atlético Madrid 1-Barça 1). He was Frank Rijkaard,s first choice defensive midfielder, but was seriously injured on October 3 in a game between Barça and Numancia. The Brazilian tore cruciate ligaments in his right knee and was sidelined for six months. He did not return until the second to last game of the season against Vila-real.
In the 2005-06 season, Edmílson was one of the stars of the Barça side that conquered both the League and Champions League. He played 28 league games and 9 in the Champions League.