Eduardo profile
Name
Eduardo
Born
February 25, 1983
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Position
Striker
Squad Number
9
Previous Club(s)
CBF Nova Kennedy
Bangu Atletico Clube
Inter Zapresic
Dinamo Zagreb
Joined Arsenal
July 03, 2007
Arsenal Debut
Blackburn Rovers (a)
Premier League
August 19, 2007
Drew 1-1
First Arsenal Goal
Sparta Prague (h)
Champions League
August 29, 2007
Won 3-0
The sooner Eduardo returns to action, the sooner he can fulfil his potential as the Club's most clinical finisher since Ian Wright.
The Brazilian-born striker took Croatian nationality in 2002 and arrived at Emirates Stadium with a prolific record for his adopted country as well as his former club, Dinamo Zagreb. He took time to adapt to the rough and tumble of English football but came of age during the hectic Christmas period. Six goals in four games, including braces at Blackburn and Everton, kept Arsenal going when the going got tough.
Whether he is connecting with a cross, racing onto a through-ball or snaffling a rebound, Eduardo is icy cool in front of goal. That is a rare talent but unfortunately his first campaign will not be remembered for his tally of 12 goals.
Instead it will be remembered for THAT injury - a broken fibula and dislocated ankle, suffered at Birmingham on February 23. It was a sickening moment for Eduardo and, arguably, a turning point in Arsenal's title challenge.
When he returns this season, Eduardo can expect the warmest of welcomes. And once he is back to his best, Arsenal fans can expect more goals from this predatory striker.
MY YEAR
October
Eduardo continued his comeback from injury in October and manager Arsène Wenger delivered some exciting news regarding the Croatian hitman. “He is three weeks away from playing competitive football,” said the Frenchman at the AGM on October 23.
August
Eduardo continued his recovery from the serious injury he suffered on February 23 against Birmingham at St. Andrews. Manager Arsene Wenger delivered good news on the situation on August 30. “Eduardo is progressing amazingly quickly,” said the boss. “He should be ahead of schedule.”
April
Eduardo continued his rehabilitation from the injury sustained at Birmingham City in late February.
9. Eduardo - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2007-2008 | 13+4 | 4 | 4+2 | 3 | 2+1 | 1 | 3+2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22+9 | 12 |
| Totals | 13+4 | 4 | 4+2 | 3 | 2+1 | 1 | 3+2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22+9 | 12 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
Eduardo - News
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Fri, Nov 14, 2008
Eduardo to play again in ‘two or three weeks' -
Fri, Oct 24, 2008
Wenger - Eduardo can be as good as before -
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
Eduardo is 'three weeks away' from return -
Wed, Oct 1, 2008
Camden's Arsenal Kickz kids meet Eduardo -
Mon, Sep 22, 2008
Eduardo takes part in London's Week of Peace -
Fri, Aug 29, 2008
Eduardo comeback is 'ahead of schedule' -
Wed, Aug 6, 2008
Wenger positive about Rosicky and Eduardo -
Mon, Aug 4, 2008
TV Online: Eduardo - The worst part is over -
Wed, Jul 23, 2008
Wenger - Eduardo back to watch Emirates Cup -
Wed, Jul 23, 2008
TV Online: See Wenger's press conference
