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Carlos EduardoBrazilian footballer, midfielder
Date of Birth: 17.07.1987
Country:  Brazil |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Move to Europe
- Time in Russia
- Loan to Flamengo and Return to Rubin Kazan
- International Career
- Honors and Awards
Early Life and Career
Carlos Eduardo Marques, known as "Carlos Eduardo," is a Brazilian professional footballer who made his mark as a midfielder. Born in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil, he first rose to prominence as one of Brazil's most promising young players in the mid-2000s.
In 2005, Eduardo's talent caught the attention of Real Madrid's scouts, but the Spanish club hesitated to acquire his services due to concerns about his adaptation to European football. However, he went on to make his mark with Grêmio in 2007, playing a key role in the club's journey to the Copa Libertadores final, where they ultimately fell to Boca Juniors. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in Grêmio's victory in the Rio Grande do Sul state championship that same year.
Move to Europe
Eduardo's impressive performances in Brazil earned him a move to Germany's second division club Hoffenheim in August 2007. This transfer, reportedly valued at 8 million euros, marked the second-highest transfer fee in the history of the German second division at the time. In his first season with the club, Eduardo played a crucial role in Hoffenheim's promotion to the Bundesliga. The following season, he cemented his status as a key player, scoring 8 goals and registering 6 assists in 25 league appearances, helping Hoffenheim secure a remarkable 7th-place finish.
Eduardo's performances attracted interest from Russian club Zenit in the summer of 2009, who offered 15 million euros for his transfer. However, Hoffenheim declined to sell their prized player and instead extended his contract until 2011.
Time in Russia
In August 2010, Eduardo joined Rubin Kazan for a reported fee of 20 million euros, making him one of the most expensive transfers in the history of the Russian Premier League. He made a promising debut, scoring two goals in his first match against Amkar Perm. However, his hopes of establishing himself as a regular starter were hindered by a series of injuries and disappointing performances, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, where Rubin Kazan had high expectations.
Eduardo's lengthy recovery from injury saw him miss the majority of the 2011 season. In January 2012, during a training session with Rubin Kazan, he suffered a setback and underwent further surgery. The official recovery period was estimated to be between 3 and 4 months.
Eduardo gradually regained his fitness and made a return to action in a friendly match against Amkar Perm in September 2012. However, his brief period of playing time was marred by a controversial incident in November, where he was involved in a physical altercation with an opposition player.
Loan to Flamengo and Return to Rubin Kazan
In January 2013, Eduardo was loaned to Brazilian club Flamengo for 1.5 years, a move that was preceded by an extension of his contract with Rubin Kazan until the end of the 2015/16 season. After returning from his loan spell, Eduardo made a brief appearance in a match against CSKA Moscow in August 2014. A few weeks later, he scored his first goal in the Russian Premier League in over four years, against Torpedo Moscow.
Despite his promising resurgence, German clubs Schalke 04 and FC Köln expressed interest in acquiring Eduardo. FC Köln even offered to pay $3.5 million for his services, but Rubin Kazan refused to sell him. However, after further evaluations, FC Köln ultimately decided not to proceed with the transfer.
International Career
Carlos Eduardo represented Brazil at various youth levels, including the under-20 team, with which he participated in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2005. He made his debut for the Brazilian national team in 2009, appearing in a friendly match against England.
Honors and Awards
Grêmio- Campeonato Gaúcho: 2007
Rubin Kazan
- Russian Premier League (bronze medalist): 2010
- Russian Cup: 2012
- Russian Super Cup: 2012
Flamengo
- Campeonato Carioca: 2014
