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Guarani
Born in Dracena, São Paulo, Dracena (nickname earned from his birthplace) graduated with Guarani's youth setup. He made his professional debut on 28 February 1999, starting in a 2–1 Campeonato Paulista away loss against Matonense, aged just 17. Dracena made his Série A debut on 8 August 1999, starting in a 1–0 away win over Gama. He scored his first senior goal in the opening match of the 2000 season, netting the opener in a 1–1 away draw against América-SP. Dracena established himself in the club's starting XI in the following years, impressing in 2002.
Loan to Olympiacos
On 2 July 2002, Dracena was loaned to Olympiacos in a season-long deal. He was a part of the squad which won the Alpha Ethniki, but only appearing in five matches.
Cruzeiro
Shortly after his return to Guarani, Dracena signed for Cruzeiro on 8 February 2003, as a replacement for Lyon-bound Cris. He appeared regularly for the club, winning the year's Série A and Copa do Brasil. Dracena fell through the pecking order in 2005, mainly due to an injury which ruled him out for seven months. In 2006, he was appointed Cruzeiro's captain, winning the year's Campeonato Mineiro.
Fenerbahçe
In August 2006, Dracena transferred to Fenerbahçe for a €5.7 million fee. On 19 May 2007, he scored Fenerbahçe's 500th goal against rivals Galatasaray. Dracena rescinded his link with the club on 24 August 2009, after being mainly used as a backup during the 2008–09 season.
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Dracena represented Brazil at the 2001 U-20 World Cup. In June 2003, he received his first call-up to the Brazilian senior team for the 2003 Confederations Cup, but did not play. Four years later, Dracena was called up to play a friendly match against United States and Mexico on 9 and 12 September 2007. He came off the bench in the second half against the U.S., followed by a place in the starting lineup against Mexico.
On 19 December 2019, Dracena was presented as the new technical advisor of Palmeiras, replacing former player Zé Roberto. On 27 October 2021, he returned to Santos after being named the club's football executive. On 7 July 2022, Dracena resigned from his executive role at Santos.
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- Guarani Futebol Clube (1999–2003)
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- Santos F.C. (2009–2015)
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- Cruzeiro E.C. (2003–2006)
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- Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2006–2009)
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- Olympiacos F.C. (2002–2003)
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- S.C. Corinthians Paulista (2015–2015)
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- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (2016–)
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- Brazil national under-23 football team (2004–2004)
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- Brazil men's national football team (2003–2007)
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- Brazil national under-20 football team (2001–2001)
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- Olympiacos F.C. (2002–2002)
- National team
- Brazil
Clubs
- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras2016current
- Guarani Futebol Clube1999–2003
- Brazil national under-20 football team2001–2001
- Olympiacos F.C.2002–2003
- Olympiacos F.C.2002–2002
- Brazil men's national football team2003–2007
- Cruzeiro E.C.2003–2006
- Brazil national under-23 football team2004–2004
- Fenerbahçe Istanbul2006–2009
- Santos F.C.2009–2015
- S.C. Corinthians Paulista2015–2015
Played together with
Abdoulaye BaFenerbahçe Istanbul · 2015–2016
Abdullah ErcanFenerbahçe Istanbul · 1999–2003
Abel BragaBrazil men's national football team · 1978–1978- Abel BragaCruzeiro E.C. · 1981–1982
- Abner Felipe Souza de AlmeidaBrazil national under-20 football team · 2014–2014
- Acácio Cordeiro BarretoBrazil men's national football team · 1986–1990
- Adalto Batista da SilvaGuarani Futebol Clube · 2005–2005
- Adalto Batista da SilvaSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras · 2002–2004
- Adaílson Pereira CoelhoS.C. Corinthians Paulista · 2003–2005
Adaílton Martins BolzanBrazil national under-20 football team · 1997–1997- Adaílton Martins BolzanGuarani Futebol Clube · 1997–1997
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorBrazil national under-20 football team · 2012–2013
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Identifiers & aliases
Eduardo Luís Abonízio de Souza, better known as Edu Dracena, is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who played as a central defender.
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