| Edu Bala | |
| Fullname: | Carlos Eduardo da Silva |
| Birth Date: | 20 October 1948 |
| Birth Place: | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Height: | 1.82 m |
| Position: | Right winger |
| Youthyears1: | 1963–1966 |
| Youthclubs1: | Portuguesa |
| Years1: | 1967–1969 |
| Years2: | 1969–1978 |
| Caps2: | 482 |
| Goals2: | 85 |
| Years3: | 1978–1980 |
| Caps3: | 148 |
| Goals3: | 14 |
| Years4: | 1980 |
| Years5: | 1981–1982 |
| Years6: | 1982–1983 |
| Years7: | 1983 |
| Years8: | 1984 |
| Years9: | 1984–1986 |
| Years10: | 1986 |
| Years11: | 1986 |
| Years12: | 1987 |
| Years13: | 1987–1988 |
| Clubs13: | Saltense |
| Years14: | 1989 |
| Years15: | 1989 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1976 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Pcupdate: | 27 September 2023 |
Carlos Eduardo da Silva (born 20 October 1948), better known as Edu Bala, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a right winger.[1] [2] [3]
Edu started his career at Portuguesa de Desportos, but it was at Palmeiras where he won most of his titles, being part of the squad known as "Segunda Academia". In 1978, after problems renewing his contract, he was brought to São Paulo FC, where he won the 1980 Campeonato Paulista. In the same year he was also Pernambuco champion for Sport.[4]
Edu had four official appearances for Brazil, all in 1976, in friendly matches.[5]
1974, 1975
1980
1986
1989