Soccer Players With an 'E'? Quiz | Soccer

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1. Born in 1957, this Brazilian striker played in the 1982 World Cup finals and was nicknamed 'the Cannon'. Who is he?

Answer: Eder

Eder Aleixo de Assis was born on 25th May, 1957 in Vespasiano, Brazil. Eder only played for two teams outside his own country. He started his career with Am�rica Mineiro in 1975, and was much travelled until he hung up his boots in 1997. Eder went on to play for Gremio, Atletico Mineiro (twice), Limeira, Palmeiras, Santos, Sport, Botafogo, Paranaense, Cerro Porteno in Paraguay, Fenerbahce in Turkey, Uniao Sao Joao (twice), Cruzeiro, Baya, Gama, and Monte Claros.

2. I was born on 25th January, 1942, in Mozambique. My nickname was 'the Black Panther'. I made 64 appearances for Portugal. Who am I?

Answer: Eusebio

Eusebio da Silva Ferreira was no ordinary player. He played for Benfica between 1960-75, and scored an astonishing 727 goals in 715 games, winning 10 League titles during that time. Eusebio led Portugal to a World Cup semi-final in 1966, where they were beaten by eventual champions, England. Portugal would win the third-place play-off game against the USSR, 2-1. Eusebio hung up his boots in the 1977-78 season, after playing for (as well as Benfica) Boston, Monterrey, Toronto, Las Vegas, and Beira-Bar.

3. He was born on 1st October, 1936, in Dudley, England. His one and only team was Manchester United, and he became the youngest player ever to appear for England in 1955. Had he lived beyond the age of 22, he would, according to most, have become one of the greatest players in the game. Who is he?

Answer: Duncan Edwards

Duncan Edwards was a powerhouse of a man, who played for Manchester United between 1953-58, scoring 21 goals in 175 games. Edwards also played for England 18 times, and scored five goals. The Munich air disaster that claimed the lives of seven of his team-mates on 6th February, 1958, left Edwards seriously ill in hospital. The big man died three days later.

4. Born in Niteroi, Brazil, in 1971, this player was nicknamed 'the Animal', and is probably most famous for his strike partnership with Gabriel Batistuta while the pair played for Fiorentina in Italy. Who is he?

Answer: Edmundo

Edmundo Alves de Souza Neto was born on 2nd April, 1971. Edmundo began his career with Vasco de Gama, before moving on to Japanese J-League's Tokyo Verdy, then Urawa Red Diamonds. Edmundo also played for Flamengo, then back to Vasco. In 1998, Edmundo played for Fiorentina, before returning home to Brazil with Santos.

5. I was a Cameroon-born player, beginning life in 1981. I won the African Footballer of the Year award between 2003-2005. I began my career with Real Madrid. Who am I?

Answer: Samuel Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o was born in Nkon, Cameroon on 10th March, 1981. Between 1998-2001, he played with Real Madrid before moving to Mallorca. In 2004, Eto'o signed with Barcelona.

6. Born in Bankstown, Australia, in 1979, this midfielder played in his native country, the Netherlands, and England. Who is he?

Answer: Brett Emerton

Brett Emerton was born on 22nd February, 1979. He began his career with Sydney Olympic in 1996, and stayed there until 2000, when he signed with Feyenoord. A move to the Premiership with Blackburn Rovers happened in 2003. Emerton has played over 40 games for his country.

7. I was born in 1970, in Gijon, Spain. Although my natural position was midfield, I was also knwn to play in defence or even attack. I have played for both Barcelona and Real Madrid, and retired from the game in 2004. Who am I?

Answer: Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique was born on 8th May, 1970. He began his career with Sporting Gijon in 1988, before signing with Real Madrid in 1991. In 1996, Enrique signed for Real's fierce rivals, Barcelona, before hanging up his boots in 2004. Luis Enrique played for Spain 62 times, scoring 12 goals in the process, and was named as one of Pel�'s greatest living footballers in 2004.

8. Born in 1981, in Bradford, England, this player began his career with non-League Walton & Hersham before a move into the Football League with Bristol Rovers. He also played for Wigan Athletic and West Bromwich Albion. Who is he?

Answer: Nathan Ellington

Nathan Robert Ellison was born on 2nd July, 1981. 'The Duke' started his career in 1998 with Walton & Hersham before signing with Bristol Rovers a season later. 35 League goals and 116 League appearances later, Ellington was signed by Wigan Athletic in 2002, before becoming a West Brom player in August, 2005.

9. I was born in Zambia in 1981, but pulled on the international shirt of Wales. My career began in 1997 with Cardiff City. Who am I?

Answer: Robert Earnshaw

Robert Earnshaw was born in Mufulira, Zambia, on 6th April, 1981. Earnshaw's family moved to Wales when he was nine years old. He scored 85 goals in 178 League games for Cardiff between 1997-2004, before signing with West Bromwich Albion. In January, 2006, Earnshaw transferred to Norwich City.

10. This player was born in 1957, in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a striker, his notoriety was winning one Italian Serie A title with Verona. Who is he?

Answer: Preben Elkjaer

Preben Elkjaer Larsen, was better known as plain Preben Elkjaer. He was born on 11th September, 1957, and began his career in 1976. Elkjaer played for Vanlose, FC Koln, Lokeren, Verona, and Vejle. Elkjaer scored 38 international goals for Denmark in 69 games between 1977-88.

Source: Author silverginger

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