18 Facts About Edson Braafheid

Edson Rene Braafheid was born on 8 April 1983 and is a Dutch former professional footballer who currently works as a player representative at the Tevreden Group.

Edson Braafheid has played for the U-21 and full Netherlands team.

Edson Braafheid was called up to the Netherlands squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics due to Twente's European matches early in the season he couldn't go.

Edson Braafheid was called up to the squad for the 2010 World Cup and made a substitute appearance in the final.

Edson Braafheid began his professional career at FC Utrecht in 2003 and made 81 appearances for the side.

On 10 February 2007, Edson Braafheid played his first Eredivisie match for FC Twente against Feyenoord.

Edson Braafheid came to Twente on a free transfer after his contract with Utrecht expired; he was a talented left-back, but Edson Braafheid impressed friend and foe when playing for Twente as a strong, sturdy central defender instead of his former position.

Edson Braafheid kept talented central defender Ramon Zomer out of the Twente squad ever since he made the position his own.

Edson Braafheid was not able to secure himself a place in the starting squad during the first half of the season, he asked for a transfer in order to have a chance of being nominated for the Dutch 2010 World Cup team.

Edson Braafheid failed to make an impression afterwards, and played in several draws and defeats in crucial games for Celtic.

Edson Braafheid was finally dropped from the first team following the sacking of Tony Mowbray on 25 March 2010.

On 17 August 2016, Edson Braafheid signed a one-year contract at his first club FC Utrecht.

Edson Braafheid continued his career by joining the Palm Beach Stars of the Florida-based Premier American Soccer League in November 2020.

In 2006, Edson Braafheid was part of the Netherlands squad that won the UEFA U-21 Championship 2006 in Portugal.

On 11 February 2009, Edson Braafheid made his debut for the Dutch national team against Tunisia.

In early summer of 2008, Edson Braafheid was selected for the Dutch Olympic Squad going to Beijing, along with fellow Twente defender Rob Wielaert, as one of the three possible dispensation players.

Edson Braafheid was included in the preliminary squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Edson Braafheid came on as a substitute in the World Cup final.