Carlos Eduardo Ferreira de Souza


Carlos Eduardo Ferreira de Souza, known as Carlos Eduardo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Athletico Paranaense on loan from Palmeiras as a forward.

Club career

Goiás

Born in Nerópolis, Goiás, Carlos Eduardo finished his formation with Goiás. He made his professional – and Série A – debut on 4 June 2015, starting in a 0–1 away loss against Sport.
Carlos Eduardo scored his first goal in the main category of Brazilian football on 8 July 2015, netting his team's last in a 4–1 home routing of Santos. He was mainly used as a substitute during his first season, which ended in relegation to Série B.
On 21 February 2017, Carlos Eduardo further extended his contract with the Esmeraldino. During that campaign, he was an undisputed starter, contributing with nine league goals as his side narrowly avoided another drop; highlights included a brace in a 2–1 home win against Santa Cruz on 7 June.

Pyramids FC

On 29 June 2018, Carlos Eduardo signed a three-year contract with Egyptian club Pyramids FC for a €6 million transfer fee. He made his debut for the club on 3 August, starting in a 1–0 away win against ENPPI SC.
Carlos Eduardo scored his first goal abroad on 28 November 2018, netting the last in a 2–0 away defeat of Nogoom FC.

Palmeiras

On 19 December 2018, Carlos Eduardo agreed to a five-year contract with Palmeiras back in his homeland, for a rumoured fee of US$ 6.5 million.
On 16 March 2019, Carlos Eduardo scored the game winning goal against São Paulo, his only goal for Palmeiras in the season.

Athletico Paranaense (loan)

On 7 January 2020, Carlos Eduardo signed a three-year loan deal with Athletico Paranaense.

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Honours

Goiás