World Cup winner Edmilson called up to the CBF team | OneFootball

The 2002 World Cup champion Edmilson has joined the team of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Known and respected worldwide, the legend of the Brazilian National Team will collaborate in special events and projects of the CBF.

His experience gained over years in football between Brazilian and European clubs will be used to help develop the entity's strategic initiatives, working in contact with clubs, federations, confederations, and stakeholders. Edmilson also has experience as a manager of social projects – such as his institution in his hometown, Taquaritinga, the Edmilson Foundation – which will allow him to attract institutional partnerships.

CBF President, Samir Xaud, alongside the 2002 World Cup champion EdmilsonCredits: Samara Moumei/CBF

The announcement of the "call-up" of the World Cup champion was made by President Samir Xaud, who highlighted the champion's experience and knowledge as important additions to the entity's management.

"I want to welcome the World Cup champion Edmilson, who is joining our CBF management team. His experience will be of great importance. Since the beginning of our management, we have been trying to get closer to the world champions. This bond is important for the work and the construction of what made Brazilian football what it is today. And it is with great honor that we welcome Edmilson here," celebrated Xaud.

CBF President, Samir Xaud, alongside the 2002 World Cup champion EdmilsonCredits: Samara Moumei/CBF

"I want to thank, on behalf of Samir, the entire CBF board for calling me up for this new stage of my life. I represented the National Team on the field for years, and now it will be off the field. It is a special moment to get closer to the players who made history for the Brazilian National Team. I am very happy to be here and help build something great and gigantic at CBF and the Brazilian National Team," Edmilson added.

The CBF's executive director, Helder Melillo, also praised Edmilson's arrival, whose knowledge and experience on the field will be important for the working group of the youth categories.

"Edmilson represents a new advancement in our management, which now includes the knowledge of someone who has experienced the sport at its highest level to bring modernity and development to Brazilian football," reinforced Melillo.

CBF Executive Director, Helder Melillo, 2002 World Cup champion Edmilson, and CBF President, Samir XaudCredits: Samara Moumei/CBF

Edmilson's arrival is also an initiative of the entity to reconnect and value the world champions, among the main contributors to the greatness of Brazilian football. In September 2025, the CBF invited all world champions to be honored during the halftime of the match between Brazil and Chile at the Maracanã, for the Qualifiers.

About the World Cup Champion

As a player, Edmilson wore the Canarinho jersey in 36 matches, with a record of 20 wins, nine draws, and seven losses. His main achievement was the 2002 World Cup, in which he played in six of Brazil's seven matches, scoring a stunning volley goal in the 5-2 victory over Costa Rica in the group stage.

In clubs, he stood out for São Paulo (two-time state champion), Lyon (three-time French champion), and Barcelona (two-time Spanish champion and 2006 Champions League winner), as well as having played for XV de Jaú-SP, Villareal-ESP, Palmeiras, Real Zaragoza-ESP, and Ceará.

CBF President, Samir Xaud, alongside the 2002 World Cup champion EdmilsonCredits: Samara Moumei/CBF

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