Édson Bonifácio (born 8 March 1964),ÉdsonBonifá also known as Boni, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back and defensive midfielder.
Career
Revealed at São Paulo in 1982, he spent most of his time as a reserve. After leaving the club, he spent time in several other places, most prominently at Goiás EC.
International career
In 1983, Boni was part of the South American and World Cup champion U20 squads. In August of the same year, he was also part of the team that competed in the 1983 Pan American Games and won the silver medal.
Personal life
Édson is the father of footballer Patrick Boni.
Honours
Brazil U20
South American U-20 Championship: 1983
FIFA World Youth Championship: 1983
Brazil U23
1983 Pan American Games: Silver medal
Goiás
Campeonato Goiano: 1989, 1990, 1991
References
External links
Bôni at ogol.com.br
1964 births
Living people
Men's association football defenders
Men's association football midfielders
Brazilian men's footballers
Brazil men's youth international footballers
São Paulo FC players
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube players
Goiás Esporte Clube players
Operário Futebol Clube (MS) players
Barretos Esporte Clube players
Esporte Clube São Luiz players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players
Footballers from São Paulo (state) Footballers at the 1983 Pan American Games Pan American Games medalists in football Pan American Games silver medalists for Brazil Medalists at the 1983 Pan American Games