Eliedson Pereira de Souza (born 17 March 2003), simply known as Eliedson, is a Brazilian retired footballer. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he could also play as a centre-back.
Career
Born in Jaguaruna, Santa Catarina, Eliedson joined Criciúma's youth setup at the age of 12.[1] He made his first team debut on 13 June 2022, starting in a 3–1 Campeonato Catarinense Série B home win over Atlético Catarinense.[2]
After another first team appearance, Eliedson returned to the under-20s, and was only promoted to the main squad again in January 2024.[3] During the 2024 Campeonato Catarinense, he became a starter at Cláudio Tencati's side.[4]
Eliedson made his Série A debut on 17 April 2024, coming on as a late substitute for Fellipe Mateus in a 1–1 away draw against Atlético Mineiro. He subsequently lost space in the 2025 season, and was loaned to Caxias on 11 April of that year.[5]
Back to Criciúma on 15 August 2025,[6] Eliedson only played for a B-side in the Copa Santa Catarina, and announced his retirement at the age of 22 on 23 January 2026.[7]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Criciúma | 2022 | Série B | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024 | Série A | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | Série B | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5[b] | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Total | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 0 | ||
| Caxias (loan) | 2025 | Série C | 5 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 0 | ||||
| Career total | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Recopa Catarinense
- ^ Appearance(s) in Copa Santa Catarina
Honours
Criciúma
References
- ^ "Eliedson: do sub-12 ao profissional" [Eliedson: from the under-12s to the first team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4oito. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Promessa do Criciúma, Eliedson celebra estreia com vitória pelo profissional" [Prospect of Criciúma, Eliedson celebrates debut with a win for the first team] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Erick e Eliedson deixam a Copinha e retornam para Criciúma" [Erick and Eliedson leave the Copinha and return to Criciúma] (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4oito. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "No Criciúma desde o sub-12, volante Eliedson celebra sequência de jogos como titular" [At Criciúma since the under-12s, defensive midfielder Eliedson celebrates sequence of matches as a starter] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "No BID: trio do Criciúma é emprestado ao Caxias" [In the BID: Criciúma trio are loaned to Caxias] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Engeplus. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ "Volante do Caxias retorna de empréstimo ao Criciúma" [Caxias defensive midfielder return from loan to Criciúma] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Futebol Interior. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ "Atleta do Criciúma anuncia aposentadoria aos 22 anos" [Criciúma athlete announces retirement at the age of 22] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Engeplus. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ Eliédson at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
- ^ "Eliedson" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Meu Time na Rede. Retrieved 18 March 2024.