Player name: Éder Citadin Martins (commonly known as Éder)

Nationality: Born in Brazil; represented Italy at international level

Position: Forward / Striker

Date of birth: 15 December 1986

Club (noted): Jiangsu Suning (China)

• Time at Jiangsu Suning: Signed in February 2016; played 2016–2019
• Appearances (league): Approximately 82 league appearances
• Goals (league): Approximately 46 league goals
• Notable achievement with club: Helped Jiangsu Suning win their first-ever Chinese Super League title in 2020 (note: Éder had returned to Brazil on loan spells before the club’s 2020 title-winning season, but he was part of the squad during the club’s successful period and earlier contributions)

International career (Italy):

• Made debut for Italy in May 2015 under coach Antonio Conte
• Most famous moment: Scored the only goal in extra time of the UEFA EURO 2016 round of 16 match vs. Sweden (27 June 2016), sending Italy into the quarter-finals
• Total caps/goals for Italy: 12 caps, 1 goal

Notable previous clubs: Empoli, Brescia (loan), Cesena (loan), Sampdoria, Brescia (permanent), Swansea City (loan), Inter Milan

Style of play: Physical striker with good aerial ability and a powerful shot; able to hold up play and contribute as a target forward.

Additional notes: Éder was born in Lauro Muller, Brazil, and acquired Italian citizenship through ancestry, allowing him to represent Italy internationally. After his time in China he had subsequent moves and loan spells; Jiangsu Suning themselves ceased operations in early 2021 due to financial problems.