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Edu

Born: June 16, 2000 (age 24)

Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 13st 5lb (85kg)

Hometown: Brazil
Nationality: Brazil Brazilian

Position: Defender
Edu is also known as Lucas Eduardo Ribeiro de Souza but may also refer to:

Sports Mole has 394 articles about Edu. Articles 1 to 40:
Nigel Winterburn/Liam Delap composite
Arsenal sent "two strikers" transfer message as Gunners great shoots down legend's suggestion
Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn disagrees with a former teammate's suggestion that the Gunners could move for two strikers in the summer transfer window.
2 days ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at a press conference on February 20, 2024
Arsenal 'agree five new deals' as Mikel Arteta handed huge quintuple contract boost
Arsenal reportedly agree new contracts with five members of Mikel Arteta's coaching team, including Carlos Cuesta and set-piece guru Nicolas Jover.
8 days ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at a press conference on February 20, 2024
Arsenal latest news: "Excited" Mikel Arteta drops "big summer" transfer hint after welcoming arrival of "big addition"
Mikel Arteta welcomes "big addition" Andrea Berta to Arsenal and is expecting a "big summer" as the Gunners endeavour to take "the next step" and end their wait for silverware.
17 days ago
Andrea Berta pictured on July 13, 2023
Andrea Berta immediately put to work as Arsenal 'want' new sporting director 'to secure' £51m transfer capture
Arsenal announce the arrival of the vastly experienced Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, with the Italian replacing Edu in the role.
18 days ago
Charles Watts/William Saliba composite image
Arsenal contract talks: William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri, Oleksandr Zinchenko futures discussed
Arsenal expert Charles Watts reveals his "big worry" regarding the Gunners' latest round of renewals following reports of two key players being offered new contracts.
23 days ago
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly pictured on November 2, 2024
Arsenal 18-year-old 'on brink' of signing new contract as Gunners learn from Liverpool mistakes
Arsenal are on the verge of agreeing a new five-year contract with teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri, according to a report.
27 days ago
Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios in November 2024.
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to join race for in-demand Atletico Madrid star?
Arsenal are allegedly ready to join the race for an Atletico Madrid midfielder who is also said to be on the radar of a Premier League rival.
29 days ago
Mikel Arteta of Arsenal after his side's match against Leicester City, on February 15, 2025
Arsenal transfer latest: New sporting director Andrea Berta sees Brazilian as 'top target' ahead of summer transfer window
Arsenal's incoming sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly wants to make a statement signing to help Mikel Arteta win the Premier League title.
35 days ago
Bologna's Santiago Castro pictured on March 9, 2025
Arsenal monitoring 'mini Lautaro Martinez' as Mikel Arteta handed £25.2m transfer opportunity
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the progress of Bologna forward Santiago Castro as they add a new name to their shortlist of summer attacking options.
38 days ago
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram pictured on September 28, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'expected' to hold 'preliminary talks' for Andrea Berta favourite
Arsenal are reportedly expected to hold preliminary talks over a deal for Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez, whom incoming sporting director Andrea Berta rates highly.
39 days ago
Andrea Berta pictured on July 13, 2023
Andrea Berta's transfer history assessed as Arsenal 'reach agreement' for award-winning sporting director
Arsenal and Andrea Berta reportedly reach an agreement for the former Atletico Madrid chief to become the Gunners' new sporting director, replacing Edu.
40 days ago
Jeremie Aliadiere/Joshua Kimmich composite image
Arsenal receive Joshua Kimmich transfer green light as "deal of the century" claim made
Ex-Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere explains why the Gunners signing Joshua Kimmich on a free transfer from Bayern Munich could be the "deal of the century".
43 days ago
Charles Watts/Andrea Berta composite image
Andrea Berta to Arsenal: Gunners' sporting director target "ticks a lot of boxes" thanks to Diego Simeone relationship
Andrea Berta's dealings with Diego Simeone means that he "ticks a lot of boxes" in terms of what Arsenal are looking for in a new sporting director, Charles Watts claims.
44 days ago
Jeremie Aliadiere/Tomas Rosicky composite image
Arsenal sporting director search: Tomas Rosicky message sent amid Andrea Berta 'advanced talks'
Ex-Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere tells Sports Mole that he is torn between Andrea Berta and Tomas Rosicky as his pick for the Gunners' new sporting director.
44 days ago
Andrea Berta pictured on July 13, 2023
Arsenal 'enter advanced talks' with award-winning sporting director as Edu's 'top replacement' identified
Arsenal reportedly earmark ex-Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta as their number one candidate to become their new sporting director.
46 days ago
Tomas Rosicky and Mathieu Flamini during their Arsenal days in 2014
Arsenal fan favourite confirms sporting director interest as six-man 'shortlist' revealed
Former Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky confirms that he is of interest to the Gunners for the sporting director role and reveals whether he has received an offer.
48 days ago
Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz pictured on February 21, 2024
Arsenal 'begin contract talks' with injured attacker as Mikel Arteta risks Aaron Ramsdale repeat
Arsenal reportedly enter talks with Gabriel Martinelli's camp over a new contract and are confident of reaching an agreement with the Brazilian's representatives.
64 days ago
Charles Watts/Josh Kroenke composite image
Arsenal January transfer window review: Kroenke blame verdict delivered as Gunners take "massive gamble"
Arsenal's failure to bring in any new signings in January "rubber-stamped" their summer transfer mistakes, but the finger of blame cannot be pointed at one person.
72 days ago
Arsenal's Jorginho and Gabriel Jesus pictured on July 22, 2023
Arsenal man 'very close' to transfer agreement as Mikel Arteta makes January decision
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is reportedly close to agreeing a pre-contract deal with Flamengo ahead of a free transfer to the Brazilian outfit this summer.
74 days ago
CW/MZ composite image
Arsenal transfer exclusive: Update on £51m Martin Zubimendi move as Declan Rice hint dropped
Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal is not a done deal just yet, but there is a "good chance" that a transfer will go through, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
84 days ago
 Marcus Rashford has been linked with a move to Arsenal on January 7, 2025
Arsenal told to pay extra £10m for January transfer targets as Mikel Arteta sent Marcus Rashford message
Arsenal signing Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford would be too big a "gamble" in the January transfer window, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
98 days ago
Spain's Martin Zubimendi pictured at a press conference on October 9, 2024
Man City, Liverpool suffer £49.7m transfer blow as 'four boxes ticked' for Real Madrid
Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool reportedly face a fresh threat in their pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
108 days ago
Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi celebrates after scoring on August 18, 2024
Liverpool receive Martin Zubimendi transfer update as Real Sociedad chief makes January statement
Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe insists that he does not expect any "scares" over Liverpool-linked midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January.
115 days ago
 Raheem Sterling has struggled for minutes at Arsenal this season on December 18, 2024
Raheem Sterling: Mikel Arteta has 'no trust' in Arsenal "panic buy" as Chelsea transfer decision made
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has no trust in "panic buy" Raheem Sterling after refusing to bring him on against Everton, Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
120 days ago
Corinthians' Breno Bidon pictured on September 6, 2024
Arsenal in four-team transfer battle for 19-year-old 'revelation' as release clause revealed
Arsenal and Fulham are reportedly two of four Premier League clubs to have submitted enquiries over Corinthians' 19-year-old midfield protege Breno Bidon.
125 days ago
Arsenal sporting director Edu pictured on January 15, 2024
Arsenal 'in advanced talks' to sign Edu sporting director replacement linked with Real Madrid
Arenal are reportedly in advanced talks to replace Edu with highly respected Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe.
137 days ago
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri celebrates scoring on October 30, 2024
Arsenal working on new contracts for English duo as 'proactive' approach revealed
Arsenal are 'proactively' working to tie Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri down to new contracts in North London, according to a report.
138 days ago
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham on September 21, 2024
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid Combined XI: Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappe, Virgil van Dijk
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
143 days ago
Arsenal are searching for a new Sporting Director following the news Edu is set to leave on November 19, 2024
Arsenal Edu replacement: Mikel Arteta to wait six months for new sporting director amid Roberto Olabe links?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners may not find a direct replacement for outgoing sporting director Edu until the end of the season.
147 days ago
Critics have suggested Arsenal still need to buy a world class striker on November 12, 2024
Arsenal January transfer plan revealed as Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko deals discussed
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that the Gunners need to bring in another striker next summer, but not necessarily a new starting forward.
153 days ago
Spain's Dani Vivian, Martin Zubimendi and Fermin Lopez on July 9, 2024
Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's side 'monitoring' Man City, Liverpool-linked midfielder
Arsenal could reportedly rival Manchester City and Liverpool for the signature of an in-demand midfielder with a €60m (£49.9m) release clause.
154 days ago
 Martin Odegaard will not join up with Norway after making a recent return from injury on November 12, 2024
Martin Odegaard injury: Mikel Arteta, Edu held accountable for Arsenal transfer failings
Arsenal expert Charles Watts believes that the finger can be pointed at Mikel Arteta and outgoing sporting director Edu for failing to replace an injured Martin Odegaard.
156 days ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 2, 2024
Preview: Chelsea vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
161 days ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on October 19, 2024
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta comments on Edu departure
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta suggests he was taken by surprise after it was revealed that sporting director Edu would be leaving the Emirates Stadium.
163 days ago
Arsenal's Declan Rice warms up on August 11, 2024
Arsenal receive Declan Rice injury update as Mikel Arteta confirms Martin Odegaard plan
Mikel Arteta reveals that Declan Rice has not travelled for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Inter Milan due to an injury he sustained against Newcastle United.
163 days ago
Arsenal sporting director Edu pictured on January 15, 2024
Arsenal confirm shock Edu exit: Analysing the 46-year-old's legacy as sporting director
Arsenal confirm that Edu has resigned from his role as sporting director following five years in the Emirates offices.
164 days ago
Arsenal's Lauren in action with Inter Milan's Kily Gonzalez on September 17, 2003
Inter Milan vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Inter Milan and Arsenal.
165 days ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 2, 2024
Preview: Inter Milan vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
165 days ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 19, 2024
Mikel Arteta suffers enormous Arsenal blow as award-winning director 'to leave club'
Arsenal sporting director Edu is reportedly set to leave the club in another huge blow to Mikel Arteta amid the Gunners' current off-field struggles.
165 days ago
Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes pictured on October 27, 2024
Arsenal "working overtime" to execute January transfer plan after latest injury blow
Arsenal are reportedly working to strengthen their defensive ranks in the January transfer window following an injury to Gabriel Magalhaes.
168 days ago
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2Arsenal321712357273063
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle32185961402159
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest32176951381357
5Manchester CityMan City32167962422055
6Chelsea32159856391754
7Aston Villa3215984946354
8Bournemouth321391052401248
9Fulham32139104743448
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton32121285149248
11Brentford32127135248443
12Crystal Palace321110114145-443
13Everton32814103438-438
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd32108143845-738
15Tottenham HotspurSpurs321141760491137
16Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32105174761-1435
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3298153654-1835
18Ipswich TownIpswich3249193367-3421
19Leicester CityLeicester3246222772-4518
20Southampton3224262377-5410


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