Edu
Born: June 16, 2000 (age 24)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 13st 5lb (85kg)
Hometown: Brazil
Nationality: 
Brazilian
BrazilianPosition: Defender
Edu is also known as Lucas Eduardo Ribeiro de Souza but may also refer to:
Sports Mole has 366 articles about Edu. Articles 1 to 40:
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.
14:24
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.
Nov 15, 14:24
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.
Nov 14, 14:12
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.
Nov 12, 15:04
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.
Nov 8, 08:36
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.
Nov 5, 23:18
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.
Nov 5, 20:08
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.
Nov 4, 18:21
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.
Nov 4, 10:51
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.
Nov 4, 10:05
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.
Nov 4, 09:16
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.
Nov 1, 07:56
Jonas Eidevall resigns as Arsenal Women's manager as Gunners confirm interim replacement
Arsenal Women's head coach Jonas Eidevall resigns from his position after three years in charge and is to be replaced by assistant Renee Slegers.
Oct 15, 10:36
Chelsea, Arsenal 'in the mix' for £33.5m Brazilian forward who has impressive goal record
Chelsea and Arsenal are among a number of Premier League clubs interested in signing Botafogo striker Igor Jesus, according to a report.
Oct 13, 17:01
Real Madrid 'make contact' with Arsenal star identified as 'top priority' transfer target
Real Madrid reportedly make contact with the entourage of a star Arsenal player who has been identified as a 'top priority' transfer target by the Spanish giants.
Oct 9, 23:43
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'make decision' over future Benjamin Sesko move
Arsenal reportedly make a decision over whether they plan to reignite their interest in RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko in 2025.
Sep 17, 09:30
Arsenal transfer news: How many players do the Gunners want to sell next summer?
Arsenal are reportedly already planning for the next summer transfer window, with sporting director Edu placing three first-team player's names on the chopping block.
Sep 14, 13:43
Arsenal confirm Mikel Arteta contract extension in huge North London derby boost
Arsenal confirm that Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with the club, believed to be a new three-year deal until the summer of 2027.
Sep 12, 12:35
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'priced out' of £33m striker signing
Arsenal were reportedly priced out of a summer move for Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo, who joined Al-Hilal from Benfica earlier this month.
Sep 4, 23:39
Arsenal transfer news: Crystal Palace complete £30m Eddie Nketiah signing
Crystal Palace confirm the signing of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah on a permanent deal, and the Englishman signs a five-year deal at Selhurst Park.
Aug 30, 22:47
Aaron Ramsdale leaves Arsenal in £25m deal as Mikel Arteta hails "top professional"
Southampton complete the signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Arsenal in a deal that could reach £25m, and the Englishman is expected to be ready for his debut this weekend.
Aug 30, 12:48
"You never know" - Gyokeres leaves door open to Arsenal, Chelsea moves
Arsenal and Chelsea are put on high alert after Viktor Gyokeres refused to rule out the possibility of leaving Sporting Lisbon before the transfer deadline.
Aug 24, 17:25
Major blow: Arsenal star 'ruled out' at last minute ahead of Aston Villa clash
Arsenal reportedly suffer a significant injury blow ahead of their trip to Birmingham to face Unai Emery's Aston Villa this evening.
Aug 24, 15:03
Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus 'makes decision' on future amid Saudi links
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is reportedly prepared to turn down any offers to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer and is eager to fight for his place in the team.
Aug 20, 17:14
Arsenal 'make' huge transfer decision over potential replacement for Eddie Nketiah
Arsenal reportedly change their plans and opt against signing a new striker this summer, with Mikel Arteta said to be content with his current attacking options.
Aug 19, 23:08
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners set to announce new signing in next 24 hours?
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on agreeing a deal for Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad and are expected to announce his signing in the next 24 hours.
Aug 19, 22:37
Arsenal receive massive Mikel Merino transfer boost amid new offer talks?
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make an improved offer to sign Mikel Merino after Real Sociedad turned down their opening bid of £21.5m.
Aug 17, 15:43
Arsenal given two transfer demands as club chase £30m midfielder deal
Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit believes that the Gunners need to target a new midfielder and striker if they are to have a shot at Premier League glory this year.
Aug 16, 21:02
William Saliba out to break Arsenal record in Wolves showdown
William Saliba could become the quickest Arsenal player to reach 50 Premier League wins in Saturday's 2024-25 opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 16, 12:00
Arsenal transfer news: La Liga side 'reject' £25m bid for Arteta's priority target
Arsenal reportedly see their first official bid for Mikel Arteta's top transfer target Mikel Merino rejected by Real Sociedad.
Aug 14, 18:49
Brentford refuse to lower Ivan Toney asking price amid Chelsea, Man United links?
Brentford are reportedly holding firm on their asking price for Ivan Toney, despite running the risk of losing him for free at the end of the upcoming season.
Aug 13, 16:47
Arsenal 2-0 Lyon: Set-piece mastery clinches Emirates Cup for Gunners
Arsenal retain the Emirates Cup title with a straightforward 2-0 victory over Ligue 1 outfit Lyon, as William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes score in North London.
Aug 11, 15:51
Arsenal 'doubts' emerge over £25.7m Mikel Merino transfer despite 'agreement'
Arsenal's proposed move for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino has reportedly been plunged into doubt due to concerns over the Spaniard's age.
Aug 5, 10:03
Arsenal 'in the lead' to sign Man United-linked French midfielder this summer
Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs in pole position to sign French midfielder and Manchester United target Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer this summer.
Aug 2, 17:33
Arsenal £34m transfer confirmed as fan favourite leaves in club-record deal
Fulham announce the signing of England international midfielder Emile Smith Rowe on a permanent deal from Arsenal, who will bank up to £34m through his sale.
Aug 2, 16:05
Arsenal transfer news: London rivals 'close in' on record £35m deal for midfielder
Arsenal are reportedly close to finalising the sale of playmaker Emile Smith Rowe for a record fee in the region of £35m.
Jul 25, 15:38
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'to return' for forward after Nketiah sale
Arsenal reportedly have plans to reignite their striker search once they have finalise the sale of Eddie Nketiah.
Jul 24, 15:24
Mikel Arteta breaks silence on Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori transfer after 'delay'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits that there is no update on the Gunners' pursuit of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori as they try to wrap up a £37.9m deal.
Jul 23, 07:00
Olympic football 2024: Three possible Arsenal transfer targets at Paris Games
Sports Mole looks at three possible transfer targets for Arsenal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Jul 19, 10:31
Arsenal 24-year-old joins Italian giants on loan with £7.5m obligation to buy
Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares signs for Italian giants Lazio on loan with an obligation to buy worth around £7.5m.
Jul 15, 17:40
