Ned Barbosa de Souza (born 30 September 1958), kwown as Ned Barbosa or simply Ned, is a Brazilian former football manager and player who played as a forward for clubs in Brazil, Chile, El Salvador and Ecuador.
Career Born in Salvador, Brazil, Ned started his career with Fluminense de Feira. Later he played for giant Corinthians in 1978 and Ferroviária in 1979.
In 1980, Barbosa moved to Chile and joined Santiago Morning. He helped them to return to the Chilean Primera División for the 1982 season.
Later, Barbosa played for in 1983 before representing Deportes Concepción at the in 1984.
In the second half of 1984, Barbosa played for Rangers de Talca in Chilean top division and returned to Deportes Concepción the next year.
Following Deportes Concepción, Barbosa played for Águila in El Salvador, Deportes Temuco in Chile and Esmeraldas Petrolero, Deportivo Cuenca and Delfín in Ecuador.
Coaching career Settled in Chile, Barbosa has worked as coach for the youth teams of clubs such as Colo-Colo and Provincial Osorno.
As head coach, he has led Provincial Osorno, Deportes Valdivia, Universidad Central and Pumas FC.
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