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Edmilson Junior

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Edmilson Junior
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Edmilson Junior Paulo da Silva (born 19 August 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Qatari club Al-Duhail. Born in Belgium, he represents the Qatar national team.

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Career

On 22 August 2012, Edmilson made his debut for Sint-Truiden in the Belgian Second Division as an 81st-minute substitute in the 3–1 win over KV Oostende.[1] His first goal for the club came later that year in November, during the Belgian Cup tie against KVC Westerlo which ended 5–5. Sint-Truiden won the tie on penalties.[2] On 6 January 2016, after making 87 appearances and scoring 9 goals for Sint-Truiden, Edmilson left to rejoin former club Standard Liège where he made a reunion with former Sint-Truiden manager Yannick Ferrera. He signed a three-year contract.[3]

On 17 March 2018 he played as Standard Liège beat Genk 1–0 in extra time to win the 2018 Belgian Cup Final and qualify for the UEFA Europa League.[4]

On 22 July 2018, he announced that would leave the club, and play for Qatari club Al-Duhail SC.[5]

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International career

Edmilson made his debut for the Qatar national team on 10 September 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against North Korea at the New Laos National Stadium in Laos. He substituted Jassem Gaber in the 72nd minute of a 2–2 draw.[6]

Personal life

Edmilson Junior's father, Edmilson, is a Brazilian former footballer who played for Standard Liège and Seraing in Belgium in the 1990s.[7]

Career statistics

As of match played 24 December 2024[8]
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  1. Includes Belgian Cup
  2. Appearances in Belgian Second Division play-offs
  3. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. One appearance in Belgian Super Cup, four appearances in the Belgian Pro League UEFA Europa League play-offs
  5. Appearances in AFC Champions League
  6. Three appearances and two goals in Emir Cup, two appearances in Qatar Cup, two appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
  7. Appearances in Emir Cup
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Honours

Sint-Truiden

Standard

Al-Duhail

Individual

References

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