Dudu (footballer, born 2006)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Kogitzki and the second or paternal family name is Anastacio.

Dudu

Personal information
Full name	Eduardo Kogitzki Anastacio
Date of birth	(2006-01-01) 1 January 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth	São Vicente, Brazil
Height	1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Athletico Paranaense
Youth career
0000–2019	Santos FC
2019–	Athletico Paranaense
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Athletico Paranaense	2	(0)
International career^‡
2022–	Brazil U17	13	(3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 March 00:15 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 29 March 2023

Eduardo Kogitzki Anastacio known simply as Dudu (born 1 January 2006) is a Brazilian footballer who plays Athletico Paranaense and the Brazil national under-17 football team.^[1]

Career

From São Vicente, Dudu initially played his football for Santos Youth.^[2] Dudu joined Athletico Paranaense at the age of 13 years-old in 2019. In September 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club. In November 2023, he signed a new three-year contract with the club.^[3]

International career

He played for Brazil U17 at the 2023 South American U-17 Championship.^[4][5] He subsequently impressed playing as a left-footed playmaker at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.^[6]

References

1. "Dudu". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
2. Shukla, Rajarshi (24 April 2023). "Top three Brazilian youngsters who impressed at U-17 Sudamericana 2023". Khelnow.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
3. Moreira, Guilherme (5 November 2023). "Highlight of the South American under-17, Dudu renews with Athletico; see details". Globo.com. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
4. "La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on 17-year-old Brazilian midfield sensation Dudu". The Hard Tackle. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
5. Parra Pena, Javier (10 October 2023). "Dudu, the new Brazilian pearl that Real Madrid likes". Fichajes.net. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
6. Karlsen, Tor-Kristian (23 November 2023). "Which players have impressed at the U-17 World Cup?". ESPN. Retrieved 23 November 2023.