Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
Edmilson Junior played 3 matches for Qatar, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group B | vs Switzerland 1-1 | Started, off on 88′ |
| Group B | vs Canada 0-6 | Started, off on 46′ |
| Group B | vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-3 | Started, off on 79′ · 1 assist |
Biography
Edmilson Paulo da Silva Junior (born 19 August 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Qatari club Al-Duhail. Born in Belgium, he plays for the Qatar national team.
On 22 August 2012, Edmilson made his debut for Sint-Truiden in the Belgian Second Division as an 81st-minute substitute in the 3–1 win over KV Oostende. His first goal for the club came later that year in November, during the Belgian Cup tie against KVC Westerlo which ended 5–5. Sint-Truiden won the tie on penalties. On 6 January 2016, after making 87 appearances and scoring 9 goals for Sint-Truiden, Edmilson left to rejoin former club Standard Liège where he made a reunion with former Sint-Truiden manager Yannick Ferrera. He signed a three-year contract. On 17 March 2018 he played as Standard Liège beat Genk 1–0 in extra time to win the 2018 Belgian Cup Final and qualify for the UEFA Europa League. On 22 July 2018, he announced that would leave the club, and play for Qatari club Al-Duhail SC.
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