Eduardo Alexandre Baptista (born 30 March 1970), is a Brazilian professional football coach who is currently in charge of Novorizontino.
[1] In 2002, after spells at clubs in his native state, Baptista joined his father's staff at Goiás, as a fitness coach.
[2] On 14 February he was definitely appointed as head coach,[3] and led the side to both Campeonato Pernambucano and Copa do Nordeste winning campaigns.
[6] Baptista took Ponte to an impressive eighth place in the league, only four points shy of qualifying for the continental championship.
[15] On 15 August 2018, Baptista returned to Sport, replacing Claudinei Oliveira and joining the club four months after his father Nelsinho left the very same role.