Edmilson

Edmilson of Kairat was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil on 19 April 1997 (age 29).

Edmilson, born on 19 April 1997 (age 29), is a Brazilian striker with Kairat. A commanding 6ft 3in (1.90m) forward, he gives them a clear physical presence through the middle.

In 2026, he has made three appearances in Champions League qualifying and seven in the Champions League proper, scoring once. Across those Kairat matches, his total stands at 10 appearances and one goal.

His profile is straightforward: a Brazilian centre-forward currently working at Kairat, with his recent football centred on European competition.

📈 Key stats and insights

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Edmilson made 10 European appearances for Kairat across Champions League qualifying and the Champions League
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Edmilson scored one Champions League goal for Kairat
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Edmilson joined Kairat from Celje on a free transfer in June 2025
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Edmilson moved from Länk FC Vilaverdense to Celje on a free transfer in July 2023
Last updated 23 July 2026. Send feedback

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Striker
Primary Position
Forward
Position
ST
1.9m (6ft 2in)
Height
26
Squad Number
80kg (12st 8lb)
Weight
19 April 1997 (age 29)
Date of Birth
Mogi das Cruzes
Birthplace
Brazil 🇧🇷
Country of Birth
Kairat
Team

📊 Season stats

Team
Kairat
Kairat
Champions League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games
3
Starting
-
Substitute
3
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Kairat
Kairat
Champions League 2025 - 2026
Games
7
Starting
5
Substitute
2
Unused
1
Utilisation
88%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Edmilson is 29, plays as a striker for Kairat and is from Brazil. His 2026 profile was shaped by European involvement rather than domestic volume: three Champions League qualifying appearances were followed by seven Champions League appearances and one goal, giving him 10 continental outings for Kairat.

💰 Transfers

Team
Kairat
Kairat
12 June 2025
From
Celje
Celje
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Celje
Celje
1 July 2023
From
Länk FC Vilaverdense
Länk FC Vilaverdense
Type
Free Transfer

Both recorded transfers were free moves: Länk FC Vilaverdense to Celje in July 2023, then Celje to Kairat in June 2025. That pattern points to recruitment built around availability rather than transfer fees, with the Kairat move followed by Champions League involvement.

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