Eduardo César Daud Gaspar (born 16 May 1978), known as Edu (pronounced [ed̪u]), is a Brazilian former professional footballer and ex sporting director of Premier League club Arsenal.

As a player, he was an attacking and central midfielder, and played for Corinthians in Brazil, Arsenal in England, and Valencia in Spain across a twelve-year career.

Months later, after qualifying for a European Union (EU) passport (aided by Italian lineage on his father's side), he signed for Arsenal on 16 January 2001 for £6 million.

[10][11] In 2002–03 Edu made 18 appearances in the Premier League and featured heavily as Arsenal got to the FA Cup final for the third year running.

[12] Edu scored in Arsenal's fifth round win against Manchester United at Old Trafford,[13] however injury issues in the latter part of the season meant he was left out of the squad for the final.

Shortly after signing, Edu suffered a pre-season injury that ruled him out of first-team action until 4 April 2006, when he made his debut in the 5–3 victory over Cádiz.

[citation needed] Edu initially considered playing for the England national team upon gaining a British passport as he did not think he would be picked for Brazil.

[24] On November 4, 2024 it was reported that he was to leave his position at Arsenal to join and have a senior role at the network of clubs (Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos, Rio Ave FC) spearheaded by Greek businessman Evangelos Marinakis.

[25] Edu was involved in the Amazon Original sports docuseries All or Nothing: Arsenal, which documented the club by spending time with the coaching staff and players behind the scenes both on and off the field throughout their 2021–22 season.