1. Edu Dracena established himself in the club's starting XI in the following years, impressing in 2002.
17 Facts About Edu Dracena
1. 2.
On 2 July 2002, Edu Dracena was loaned to Olympiacos in a season-long deal.
3.
Edu Dracena was a part of the squad which won the Alpha Ethniki, but only appearing in five matches.
4.
Shortly after his return to Guarani, Edu Dracena signed for Cruzeiro on 8 February 2003, as a replacement for Lyon-bound Cris.
5.
Edu Dracena appeared regularly for the club, winning the year's Serie A and Copa do Brasil.
6.
Edu Dracena fell through the pecking order in 2005, mainly due to an injury which ruled him out for seven months.
7.
On 16 September 2009, Edu Dracena signed a three-year deal with Santos FC, being sidelined during his first year due to a knee injury.
8.
Edu Dracena was an important defensive unit for Peixe in the following years, winning three Paulista titles, one Copa do Brasil and one Copa Libertadores.
9.
On 15 January 2015, after the club's financial trouble, Edu Dracena rescinded his link.
10.
On 21 January 2015, Edu Dracena signed a two-year deal with Santos' fierce rivals Corinthians.
11.
Shortly after leaving Corinthians, Edu Dracena signed a two-year contract with Palmeiras.
12.
Edu Dracena was again a backup for the most of his spell, but still won two Serie A titles with the club.
13.
On 4 December 2019, Edu Dracena announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 38.
14.
Four years later, Edu Dracena was called up to play a friendly match against United States and Mexico on 9 and 12 September 2007.
15.
Edu Dracena came off the bench in the second half against the US, followed by a place in the starting lineup against Mexico.
16.
On 19 December 2019, Edu Dracena was presented as the new technical advisor of Palmeiras, replacing former player Ze Roberto.
17.
On 7 July 2022, Edu Dracena resigned from his executive role at Santos.