Gomes (footballer, born 1956)

Édson Gomes Bonifácio (born 9 September 1956), better known as Gomes, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Gomes
Personal information
Full nameÉdson Gomes Bonifácio
Date of birth (1956-09-09) 9 September 1956 (age 67)
Place of birthVitória, Brazil
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)Centre-back
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1976Saad
1977–1980Guarani
1981–1983Corinthians71(1)
1981Criciúma (loan)
1983Santa Cruz
1984–1985Coritiba
1985Sport Recife
1986–1989Goiás
1989Bragantino
International career
1979Brazil
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 November 2023

Career

Brazilian champion defender with Guarani in 1978, Gomes also played for Corinthians where he made 71 appearances and was state champion in 1982.[1] He was Brazilian champion again in 1985, this time with Coritiba.[2] He played for Goiás and was state champion on three occasions.[3]

International career

Gomes was part of the Brazil national team squad that competed in the 1979 Copa América and was semi-finalist.[4]

Honours

Guarani
Corinthians
Coritiba
Goiás

References

External links

  • Gomes at ogol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese)