Edson Edmar Dias de Souza (born 21 May 1987), known as Mateus Paraná (literally Matthew of Paraná), is a Brazilian footballer.
Turkey In July 2006, he was bought by Turkish club Fenerbahçe from Iraty by Fenerbahçe Manager Zico and Uruguayan player agent Juan Figer's references. Due to foreigner restrictions in Turkey, Mateus Paraná was immediately loaned out to Bursaspor for one year. Mateus Paraná also registered as a player of Rentistas, which the club was associated with Juan Figer as a proxy.
He scored his first goal in the Süper Lig against Galatasaray on 10 December 2006 in a 3–1 loss.Mateus score against Galatasaray He also played for Fenerbahçe in pre-season in July 2007.
He was loaned to Ankaraspor until June 2008 but his contract cancelled on 20 December 2007.Mateus backs to Fenerbahçe He did not made his debut for Ankaraspor.
Return to Brazil In January 2008 he returned to Paraná state for Coritiba, winning the state championship. In September he left for Fortaleza.
In January 2009 he returned to Iraty and in June signed by São Caetano. In January 2010 he was signed by Fluminense. he left the club in June.
In January 2011 he returned to Paraná again, scored 8 goals in the state league. His loan was extended in June.
Career statistics Club performance League Cup League Cup Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Brazil League Copa do Brasil League Cup Total2005CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO SÉRIE C – 2005 IratySérie C50 ????2006Nil 30???? Turkey League Turkish Cup League Cup Total2006–07BursasporSüper Lig13141 1722007–08Ankaraspor000000 Brazil League Copa do Brasil League Cup Total2008(I Fase) Campeonato Paranaense de Futebol Profissional – Série A – Ouro / 2008 (II Fase) – Campeonato Paranaense de Futebol Profissional – Série A – Ouro / 2008 (III Fase – Semifinal) Campeonato Paranaense de Futebol Profissional – Série A – Ouro / 2008 (IV Fase – Final) Campeonato Paranaense de Futebol Profissional – Série A – Ouro / 2008 CoritibaSérie A0010911012008CAMPEONATO BRASILEIRO SÉRIE B – 2008FortalezaSérie B20 202009(I Fase) Campeonato Paranaense de Futebol Profissional – Série A – Ouro 2009 / 2009 (II Fase) Campeonato Paranaense de Futebol Profissional – Série A – Ouro 2009 / 2009 Iraty Nil 10+23+11242009São CaetanoSérie B80 802010FluminenseSérie A000000002011Operário (PR)Série D30 138168 Total Brazil18040???? Turkey13141 172 Career total31181???? Note: State Leagues were marked as League Cup
References
External links Profile on TFF.org Profil on sambafoot.com